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The gentle art of Swedish death cleaning : how to free yourself and your family from a lifetime of clutter / text and drawings by Margareta Magnusson.
In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." Margareta instructs readers to embrace minimalism, and 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781501173240
- ISBN: 1501173243
- Physical Description: ix, 117 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: First Scribner hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Scribner, [2018]
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Death cleaning is not sad -- Death cleaning is as much (or more!) for you as for the people who come after. |
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| Subject: | House cleaning. Storage in the home. Orderliness. Estate planning. Hoarders. Sweden > Social life and customs. |
| Genre: | Self-help publications. |
Available copies
- 2 of 5 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Allentown Public Library System.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 5 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Public Library | 648.5 MAGN (Text) | 34455006406397 | Adult Nonfiction 1st FL | Checked Out | 05/23/2024 |
