Comments on: Fallacy in the Joyful Marie Kondo Book Toss

By: Mimi

Mimi — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 22:58:06 +0000

In reply to Leslie L Golden. And my main point was that I would not be Joyful tossing any books. Thanks for reading

By: Mimi

Mimi — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 22:57:06 +0000

In reply to Leslie L Golden. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm happy that her book gave you comfort. I have to confess that I did not read her book but I watched a couple of her sessions on Netflix. Her comment about only keeping 30 books gave me pause. She is setting an example that 30 books may be all that you need. I understand the random tossing of too much stuff but not the books. Books are so vital to our continuing education even when we are not in school. I have learned so much from reading books of all types. If I only had 30 in my home that would probably not be the case. Im afraid that young people will think they only need a couple of books. With her business people are looking to her for advise. For me a part of the fallacy comes in with the marketing on her web site which is loaded with very expensive items for sale. example: 145.00 artistic concrete bowl. Why would her concrete bowl bring you more joy than a bowl that you already have? I guess I don't like the overall idea that things have to be a certain way to only bring you joy. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. BTW, what is your favorite book?

By: Leslie L Golden

Leslie L Golden — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 18:49:18 +0000

If you’re keeping the books (and stuff) whose appearance fills you with delight, you’re following Ms. Kondo’s advice. No fallacy! If you read her book carefully, you’ll notice her guidance is reserved for those whose homes are cluttered with once or never-read books. She recognizes the collections of scholars and writers should be treated with respect.

BTW, that passage gave me a lot of comfort when I faced my own “walls-‘o-books”. Kondo-ing my closet was a joy but nobody touches my library!

By: Mimi

Mimi — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:37:26 +0000

In reply to Donna. We are birds of a feather. I am not sure what weapon that I might whip out if "The Book Thief" arrived, but it would be effective. Happy reading!

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:55:56 +0000

As long as no one and I mean no one, tries to get rid of any of my books, no one will get hurt. I love the presence of my books even when I’m not reading them. They are old friends that bring comfort, contentment, and yes, joy

By: Mimi

Mimi — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:43:04 +0000

In reply to Susan. I love 300 cookbooks so much more than 30! By the way, what are your favorite cookbook? De-cluttering sounds so attractive in the beginning until you go to reach for your favorite and its NOT there. I am sorry you lost some of your friends. Is there one that you miss more than the others? Thank you for your support!

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:16:53 +0000

I think we are similar in our love of cookbooks! I have over 300 with NO intention of getting rid of any of them! I went through a decluttering stage about ten years ago when we moved. I still wish I hadn’t decluttered my regular books or my mother’s books. Yes, they filled 3 separate bookcases, but I miss my “friends.”