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It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff
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7 hrs and 3 mins
Audible Release Date
01-05-07
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4.13 based on 177 ratings
 

Publisher's Summary

When you think of what it will take to clean your house, are you so overwhelmed you throw up your hands and cry, "It's all too much"? If somewhere along the way you've simply lost the ability to keep your home organized and clutter-free, then It's All Too Much has the solution you've been searching for.

Peter Walsh, the organizational guru from TLC's hit show Clean Sweep, shares his proven system for letting go of your emotional and physical clutter so that you can create a happier, more stress-free home and life. With his trademark humor and insight, Peter guides you step-by-step through the very charged process of decluttering your home, organizing your possessions, and reclaiming your life. Going way beyond color-coded boxes and storage bin solutions, It's All Too Much shows you how to reexamine your priorities and let go of the things that are weighing you down. Filled with real-life examples and advice for homes of all sizes and personalities, It's All Too Much will set you free from the emotional baggage that goes along with clutter.

At last, here is a system for managing your clutter, regaining control, and living the life you imagine for yourself.

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©2007 Peter Walsh. All rights reserved; (P)2007 Simon and Schuster Inc. All rights reserved.

What the Critics Say

"Walsh...has written a self-help guide for the slovenly. He addresses the psychology that drives people to accumulate, helps readers come to terms with their own issues, and guides them in a plan to streamline and organize." (Akron Beacon Journal)

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A consultant and host of the reality TV show "Clean Sweep" tells how people can "dig themselves out from under the overwhelming crush of their own possessions." Walsh's advice is practical but psychologically minded enough to help listeners do more than just push their belongings from pile to pile. He has keen insights about the irrational reasons we cling to clutter and offers complete instructions on how to get a house in order room by room. The Australian-born author's relaxed speaking style makes this thoughtful lesson highly accessible. Sounding both gentle and urgent, he often speaks as if he's sharing a secret tip or a bit of juicy gossip. His style engages listeners to become open to this important advice. (c) AudioFile 2008

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful:
Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0 "Small Steps...."
By: Deb (Olathe, KS, USA)
June 22, 2009
I have to admit it. I was convinced that Peter Walsh was talking about me in this book. I could identify so well with so many aspects of it that I was truly horrified. Time after time, I heard him describe me and my method of acquiring stuff, storing stuff, needing stuff, and hiding a whole lot of it from others! I've listened to this book several times and I never fail to come away with another tidbit to assist me with my "problems". I've begun with small steps and while it would be nice to have him visit my home, I think I can probably manage to get it all under control with only his voice prodding me along. If you are considering this book at all, then you are definitely described in it at some point, so go ahead and buy it. We all know who we are. We might not want to know it. We certainly wouldn't want to admit it because then we'd have to deal with it. Walsh is 100% on target and even if I am horrified at the prospect of digging out of my "clutter cage", he's given me the "tools" to set myself free.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful:
Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0 "Concrete, practical advice for the clutter-prone"
By: Jami (USA)
May 19, 2009
I'm a fan of Peter's from his TV show - my mother and I watched it for years. I'm just now addressing the clutter in my home, both mine and my mother's, who died last year. Listening to his explanations of how to evaluate an item, especially about how getting rid of an item someone you loved owned isn't tantamount to dishonoring their memory, freed me to finally donate and throw away ridiculous amounts of stuff I've been holding onto for years. If you can pay attention to his directions and honestly work through your house room by room, you will have a comfortable, clutter-free home that you're proud to show off. Highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful:
Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0 "really excellent for taking back your life"
By: Annette (Australia)
April 11, 2009
If you feel you have no control in your life anymore, if everything seems too much, if you want your life back, then this is the book for you. An easy read, did not want to go back to my life until I finished. So I put most things on hold,(cept hubby and kids) and found time to read it back to front. Have downloaded it as well from audible.com and now listen to it as much as I can. I now understand why my life is so chaotic and have now found peace in areas as I go about de cluttering and feeling space. Works a treat, so easy (apart from the actual cleaning up and chucking things out - bloody hard work - set realistic goals. Highly recommend to everyone. Now I see life clearly and my relationships have improved all around at home.
thank you Peter, worth the time and money, so simple
1 of 1 people found this review helpful:
Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0 "Very Helpful & Insightful"
By: Paul (Myrtleville, Co. Cork, Ireland)
April 03, 2009
This is an excellent book on removing clutter from your life. His explanation as to the reasons people feel comfortable with clutter is really an eye opener. My only criticism and the reason I did not give this book 5 stars is simply that at 7 hours length in audio format, it is just too long. An abridged version under 3 hours would have been much more appropriate for the average listener. I say this because I feel some chapters are not really relevant to most people. Apart from that it is an excellent insightful book.
Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0Rating 5.0 "Just what I needed!"
By: Ann (Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA)
February 21, 2009
I needed this compassionate yet 'get real' talk from Peter. He makes a lot of sense and listening over and over again is helping me to believe it and put his principles into practice.
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