The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less

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Forget the aesthetics of mainstream minimalism and discover a life of authenticity and intention with this “warm, engaging guide” (Laura Fenton, author of The Little Book of Small Living) to living with less…your way.
When Christine Platt set out on her journey to live with less, she never intended to become The Afrominimalist. She just wanted to tame the chaos in her closet! But after struggling with the austerity and whiteness of mainstream minimalism, Christine realized why minimalism often seems unattainable for so many: the emphasis on all-white, barren aesthetics distracts from the practice of living with intention. And so, she decided to do things her way by curating a life of less influenced by the African diaspora.
In The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less, Christine gets right to the heart of how childhood experiences and expectations manifest in adulthood, the delicate dance between needs and wants, and the complicated weight of familial and societal pressures. A far cry from Konmaried closets, capsule wardrobes, and conspicuous consumption, Christine’s brand of “living with less” is more than a decluttering regimen. “By detailing her own maximalist-to-minimalist transformation, Platt puts readers at ease” (The Washington Post) and presents a radical revisioning of minimalism, one that celebrates the importance of history and heritage, and gives you permission to make space for what really matters…your way.
Beautifully illustrated with original black-and-white prints and line drawings, The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less is a testament to the idea that anyone can be a minimalist and a warm invitation to a life curated with intention, perfect for readers of Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus (The Minimalists), Marie Kondo, Joshua Becker, and Courtney Carver.
Listening Length ‏ : ‎ 5 hours and 35 minutes
Author ‏ : ‎ Christine Platt
Narrator ‏ : ‎ Christine Platt
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Audio
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08WTBPQ7T
Version ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
Program Type ‏ : ‎ Audiobook
Best Sellers Rank: #44,190 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #15 in Sustainable & Green Living #20 in Green Housecleaning #154 in Home Cleaning, Caretaking & Relocating
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Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate its minimalist approach, with one review noting it provides concrete, actionable steps toward a minimalist lifestyle. Moreover, they value its informative content, particularly the lessons about The Culture, and one customer mentions it helps identify why we accumulate so much. Additionally, customers praise the writing style, with one noting it’s written by an African American woman, and they describe it as beautiful.