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L'art de la Simplicité: How to Live More with Less Kindle Edition

by Dominique Loreau (Author), Louise Lalaurie (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 180 ratings
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Discover the magic of simplicity in this international bestseller, available for the first time in English.

Dominque Loreau is the master in the art of de-cluttering and simplifying. Now her groundbreaking L’art de la Simplicité, a huge bestseller in her native France, is translated into English for the first time. Loreau’s principle of “less is more” is set to change your life forever.

Living in Japan and inspired by Asian philosophy, Loreau takes you on a step-by-step journey to a clutter-free home, a calm mind and an energized body. Free yourself of possessions you don’t want or need; have more money to spend on life’s little luxuries; eat better and lose weight; and say goodbye to anxiety and negative relationships.

Give yourself the gift of health and happiness; to live fully and freely is to live with L’art de la Simplicité.

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DOMINIQUE LOREAU is a French essayist who has lived in Japan since the 1970s. She is also the author of L’art de l’Essentiel and L’art des Listes.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01H035ZEU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Griffin (January 3, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 3, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1570 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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I love this book and I'm happy to have it in my home collection. It's one of that full of inspiration and quiet grace books. I think the first book wich comes to mind as a comparing to this one is Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Both books have a different subject but the same spirit and idea.The are no groundbreaking pieces of advice you've never heard before. And a lot of ideas are very old and well known. But I think this is the point. there is no need to overcomplicate things. Simplicity is something which will make your life clear and light.
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Veronica Ortega
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful advise for a beautiful life...
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023
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I love this book! I will keep it always open and handy. The book is an encyclopedia of knowledge for simplifying and loving all aspects of your life.
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CharmedPen
5.0 out of 5 stars Best One-Stop To Simplify Life
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019
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I've been simplifying my life and living in small homes since wayyyyy before it was cool. I've also read a huge number of books, articles and blogs (and have written a few). This is, hands down, the best all-in-one guide to the philosophy and practice of living a simple life since Elaine St. James' "Simplify Your Life" and "Simple Abundance" by Sarah Ban Breathnach. All three have a permanent be place on my minimalist bookshelf...and it's not easy to rank high enough to be a physical book in my intentionally limited collection!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great reminder to slow down and appreciate life at a non-whirlwind pace.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
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I bought this book for several friends. They love that you can pick it up to read a small chapter and reflect on the topic. Solid practical advice from a French woman who has lived many years in Japan. It is a small book covering the trendy slow-on-down movement, yet it is a delight to read. Nothing earth-shattering, but a nice reminder to focus on the important things in life. I am happy with the purchase.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet and thought-provoking
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017
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This book has garnered a lot of mixed reviews but I have read it several times and always take away something positive from it. The information is presented in a quiet, simple manner as befits the subject and I find it calming to read. I don't agree with everything the author writes but her thoughts and ideas have made me think about my current lifestyle and ways that I can change and improve it. For me, it's a good book to dip into frequently to help me on my minimalist journey.
9 people found this helpful
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Chesh
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional book
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2017
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This is one of the best books on minimalism and simple living that I've read. It covers many areas beyond just clutter and how to get rid of it. It inspired me finally to get rid of all those dishes in my kitchen that no longer fit my lifestyle. I got rid of 3 pieces of furniture in my living room alone. I'm also incorporating some of Loreau's other suggestions into my life. I'm sure I'll return to this book again for more suggestions for a simpler and, therefore, better life.
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Texas Chick
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2018
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I had a hard time getting into this book so I stopped reading it. Though the author had some good points, her fascination with the Japanese aesthetic and (to me) extreme minimalism was too much for me. I could have picked up Marie Kondo's book if I was interested in that kind of simplicity. It's written by a French woman but the book doesn't really have enough of a French outlook for my taste.
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JRDallas
3.0 out of 5 stars Cultural bait and switch
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
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Really this is a book on Japanese minimalism packaged for maximum sales as "French chic-lit" because it's too hard to take on Marie Kondo. This is exactly what I didn't want to read about: how to throw away everything that isn't black & white (because how awful! colors are too energetic to take!), bare, and boring. Better try Marie Kondo or my favorite, "The Joy of Less" by Francine Jay. At least those work with you to find an acceptable amount of objects to keep between the vast emptiness.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2017
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I love this book, can't get enough of reading it. Very simple to read and follow for a simplified life and makes so much sense. I like how the author is French now living in Japan, two cultures in my opinion almost synonymous with minimalism so it's backed by experience. It's my go-to reference for the less is more lifestyle. For us minimalists who want a bare bookshelf of few quality books, if there's one book worth owning, this one is it and replaces so many books we don't need.
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Margaret R.
3.0 out of 5 stars although some suggestions are useful and doable
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2018
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The suggestions for simplifying your life are very extreme, although some suggestions are useful and doable.
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Ringo
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple et efficace
Reviewed in France on March 3, 2014
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Comme le dit le titre, simple et efficace. Style facile à lire, petits trucs pour adoucir la vie de tous les jours, bon complément à d'autres livres sur la méditation ou la connaissance de soi. Reste accessible à tous.
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