Book of the Week -- Stuffocation

Stuffocation
by James Wallman

The material equivalent of the obesity epidemic. That's how author James Wallman defines Stuffocation.

All the time and money we spent buying stuff, we thought we were improving life, making ourselves (our families) happier, improving the economy, thumbing our noses at terrorists. But evidence shows this isn't the case. We're more depressed, anxious, in debt, and lonely than ever. So, now what?

In his book, James takes a look at minimalism, the medium chill (as opposed to the big chill), and simple living; and then casts them all aside for the one thing they all have incommon -- experientialism. Then he spends the second half of the book defining, tearing down and then defending experientialism.

I found this book to be well researched, well presented, and an easy, comprehensive read. It has certainly helped me expand and shape my thinking about minimalism and my values and goals after the Big Declutter which defines minimalism.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for direction in life, especially if you're in the minimalism track.

What are you reading?

Ann
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