A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life.\nIn Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming.\nMargareta suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you’d ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children’s art projects). Digging into her late husband’s tool shed, and her own secret drawer of vices, Margareta introduces an element of fun to a potentially daunting task. Along the way readers get a glimpse into her life in Sweden, and also become more comfortable with the idea of letting go.

Dstadning Swedish Art of Death Cleaning

Margareta Magnusson

CANONGATE BOOKS *

From New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a book of humorous and charming advice for embracing life and aging joyfully.Margareta Magnusson shared with the world her practical Swedish tradition of döstädning, or "death cleaning"--clearing out unnecessary belongings before others must do it for you--in her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Now, unburdened by baggage (emotional and actual) she is able to focus on what makes each day worth living, and reveals her discoveries about growing older--some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. She reflects on her early days growing up in Sweden and raising her family around the world, offering tips and wisdom on how to age gracefully, such as: don't be afraid to wear stripes, don't resist new technology, let go of what doesn't matter, and much more. As with death-cleaning, it's never too early to begin and The Swedish Art of Aging Well shows us how to prepare for and understand the aging process, and the joys and sorrows it can bring. While Margareta still recommends ongoing downsizing and decluttering (your loved ones will thank you!) her ultimate message is that we should all be less afraid of the idea of death. Wise, funny, and practical, The Swedish Art of Aging Well is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead, and pleasures both new and familiar to be enjoyed every day.

The Swedish Art of Aging Well: Life Advice from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You (The Swedish Art of Living & Dying Series)

Self-Help

Motivational

Simon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone Publishing

The Swedish Art of Ageing Well

A charming approach to putting your life in order so your loved ones won’t have to. There’s a word for it in Swedish: Döstädning, literally, ‘death cleaning’.\nSwedish-born Margareta Magnusson is, in her words, ‘aged between 80 and 100’. When her husband died, she had to downsize her home. The experience forced her to recognise the power of ‘death cleaning’ and the concerns that must be addressed in order to do it with thought and care. Done well, the approach not only makes things easier for your loved ones later on, it allows you to revisit the lifetime of memories accumulated with your things.\nFrom clothes and books to stuff you just can’t get rid of, stuff that only matters to you, 'The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning' offers indispensable advice on questions you will inevitably face when sorting through a lifetime of objects: How do you deal with your secrets? Tackle photographs and letters? Avoid heirs fighting over your belongings after you are gone? This charming, practical book based on personal experience and anecdotes will guide you in making the process uplifting rather than overwhelming: it focuses on the importance of living — even through death cleaning.

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Scribe Publications

玛加丽塔·芒努松著的这本《优雅的人生整理(让你和家人告别混乱的生活)》在瑞典语中，D?意指做，st?dning意指清洁。在瑞典这是一个术语，表示当你意识到自己离开这个星球的日子正在临近时，把一些不再需要的东西清理掉，从而使你的家变得美好而有序。 我们唯一能确信的事是我们终将死去。而在此之前，我们几乎能够尝试每一件事。 临终整理并不是一件悲伤的事，优雅的人生整理，会让你此生所爱之人对你怀有美好的记忆。

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning (Chinese Edition)

People's Literature Publishing House

Opruimen Voor Je Doodgaat

Margareta Magnusson 2 Books Collection Set (The Swedish Art of Ageing Well [Hardcover], Dostadning The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Canongate book Ltd

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