Customers find the book thought-provoking, enjoyable to read, and helpful. They also say it's practical and provides good direction. Customers also mention that the book is spiritual.

"...This book is magic,its not a program. More she gently asks you to look at various things in your life.... "Read more

"This is quite simply apeaceful rela xing easy readon Simplicity.... "Read more

"Love this book. It’s practical andprovides good directionwhile also understanding the emotional views that keep us from living simply to begin with... "Read more

"...to really simplify our lives and found this book delightful andvery helpful.. we have found ourselves buried in "stuff" and the stress and mess of... "Read more

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Customers find the book very simple and easy to read and understand. They also mention that it's easy to apply principles.

"...a lovely elegant cover and inside is spiral bound,making reading anywhere and anytime easy.... "Read more

"...In seven clear andsimple! chapters,my goals became clear and I could see what was in the way of accomplishing them! Good stuff for sure. "Read more

"Good book for getting down to the basics of living.Easy to readand understand and apply principles. "Read more

"Mary has so manygreat tools to help me simplify,declutter, and focus on what matters most to me.... "Read more

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S. Spitzer

I am in love with this book

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2008

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I am so thankful to Mary for writing this book.

I knew that sooner or later, someone would write a book that was in a lifetime that I could connect with. I am working my way slowly through this workbook, as I love it and I just dont want it to end.

I am a huge fan of simplicity and want to lead a simple and elegant life. However, I need to combine that with working part time, having two young children and living in the city (of Sydney). I dont want to give up my love of clothes and my city passions, but I do want to live simply. Thereby giving myself and my family breathing room and room for spontonaiety.

This book combined with Coveys First Things First, really helps me to live my life according to the values I hold dear. When I do that, I am filled with happiness and joy (really!!!).

The book has a lovely elegant cover and inside is spiral bound, making reading anywhere and anytime easy.

Mary is honest and since reading it I have learnt a few things about myself.

This book is magic, its not a program. More she gently asks you to look at various things in your life. As I have realised, we all lead different lives and have our own values, so instead of her telling us... she gently leads us. Big difference.

I LOVE this book and will hold it dear for a very long time.

Thank you Mary.

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Lynn Curlett

Peaceful little book

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2011

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This is quite simply a peaceful rela xing easy read on Simplicity. Simplicity is such a well covered subject lately that I'm now noticing how the book makes me feel as well as the suggestions between the covers. Enjoy!

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Nancy

A worthwhile read

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020

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Love this book. It’s practical and provides good direction while also understanding the emotional views that keep us from living simply to begin with. In seven clear and simple! chapters, my goals became clear and I could see what was in the way of accomplishing them! Good stuff for sure.

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K. Ahlquist

Lots of filler, no meat

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2010

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I'm not sure why people are excited about this book. This is a basic workbook with lots of illustrations and quotes from famous people. There are a lot of call-out boxes, and few pages have full text (e.g., there is a "My Ideal Day Chart" that is two pages of lines for you to fill in). Notice that all but one picture of this book are illustrations. And the "Look Inside" feature offers the Introduction, which is the most text-heavy part of the book. As an editor, I am used to the tricks of the trade to fill a page requirement for a book. I'm just surprised that they are all used at once here. The author has written for, among other magazines, Real Simple and Body & Soul. And this book feels like a compilation of those sorts of articles, but cuter. I suggest buying those magazines instead.

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Kathy Palla

Just to get you started on the simplicity bandwagon...

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2009

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I was rather disappointed with this although I can see that perhaps it would help someone totally new to this concept. I kinda think this is for the newbie novice when it comes to living and thinking simpler whether it be in how you shop, how you keep your house, how you spend money...I am years into the 'journey' of learning to live a healthier, more fulfilling life but this book would be a great beginning place if you don't know where to start or what questions to ask yourself to find out what you really want out of life...as for me, I'll be selling my copy...cheap. Ü

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Jean Marie

The Simple Life

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2009

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As my husband and I get older, we have a desire to really simplify our lives and found this book delightful and very helpful.. we have found ourselves buried in "stuff" and the stress and mess of it all is almost laughable - so we have given ourselves two years to downsize and prepare to live our golden years in a stress-free and simple environment...thank you for your help -- highly recommend this book to help give you a push in the right direction - (LESS IS BETTER)

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Glenda Lynne

Disappointing in its format

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2015

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I read this book on Kindle, and there were so many errors, that I sometimes completely got lost. Paragraphs would end mid sentence only to pick up on another page or more later after reading something completely different. Such a shame. I plan to ask Amazon for a refund.

As to the content, I think there was a lot there for someone who is just starting out on this path. I was hoping for something new and found very little I had not seen before. That is not the author's fault.

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D. Charles Drake

Secret of Simplicity

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2009

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Good book for getting down to the basics of living. Easy to read and understand and apply principles.

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