This is really good helpful information about all aspects of simple living. A lifestyle, really, from winnowing down possessions, to practicing deep breathing regularly to preventing over scheduling. I enjoyed it and will probably purchase it.

Loved Loved Loved this book! It is not a weird hippy-type book, but a practical book with so many ideas that you can pick and choose what you feel will work for you. And the basic foundation is not moving to the country and "living off the land", it's making your life easier so you can spend more time enjoying the things that are really important to you. This is one book that I will actually keep to re-read once or twice a year. I am implementing some of the ideas already and it really feels great to simplify and give yourself to the things that you care about - I recommend this book to all!

I found this book to be a little on the useless side because I already live simply by the book's standards. I was hoping for information I could actually use to further simplify my life. The information and examples are for those who live way outside their needs and want to change.

Filled with tips to help simplify several aspects of one's life.
Written before the time of internet and cell phones, there would be a few more tips today.

I read this book in 1997 and it TOTALLY changed my life! It introduced me to a myriad of topics like alternative building, debt-free living, organic gardening and on and on. I love this book immensely and give it to my friends often. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

last re-read

In addition to being rather dated, this book felt a lot like it was mostly quotes from other books, with a few profiles of people sprinkled throughout. I wanted to like it, but it ending up being a bit of a slog.

This book was the most well written book I have found about living simply. All of her suggestions were very reasonably and didn't revolve around giving up everything to live in a small hut in the middle of nowhere. This book was a real eye-opener for me, and although I didn't necessarily learn anything new or profound, it inspired me to live more simply and to be conscious about my decisions and lifestyle. I great read for those who want to get more out of life!

I have to stop myself from reading this right before bed because I get too excited about the resources and stories in this book. Anyone looking to simplify their lives or learn to live within their means should read this book!

My plan was to read this book and pass it along. Instead, it's still on my shelf and is the book I go back to when I feel like life is getting away from me. The variety of topics lets me find what's appropriate for current circumstances - today it's pressure to schedule every minute of my child's life. Last month it was shop, shop, shopping with friends. Things that don't make me happy but I get caught up in doing. It's also completely changed the way we travel. Something that I didn't realize could be better.

The personal stories add a lot to the tips. A few were a bit unrealistic. Or maybe just too different from my life for me to relate to? But the rest of the book more than makes up for that. If you want to slow down and enjoy life, this is the book for you.

Another top 3 choice book from 2007. Lots of good advice on simplifying and refocusing on priorities.

This is a great self-help book. I learned so many lessons that I have never forgotten - all of which helped me to simplify my crazy world. I've read several sections multiple times to help me to focus on the important things. This is a great life tool!