The More of Less

By: Joshua Becker

Narrated by: Joshua Becker

Most of us know we own too much stuff. We feel the weight and burden of our clutter, and we tire of cleaning and managing and organizing. While excess consumption leads to bigger houses, faster cars, fancier technology, and cluttered homes, it never brings happiness. Rather, it results in a desire for more. It redirects our greatest passions to things that can never fulfill, and it distracts us from the very lives we wish we were living. But it doesn't have to be this way.

In The More of Less, Joshua Becker helps you:

• Recognize the life-giving benefits of owning less
• Realize how all the stuff you own is keeping you from pursuing your dreams
• Craft a personal, practical approach to decluttering your home and life
• Experience the joys of generosity
• Learn why the best part of minimalism isn't a clean house; it's a full life

It's time to own your possessions instead of letting them own you. After all, the beauty of minimalism isn't in what it takes away. It's in what it gives.

©2016 Becoming Minimalist LLC (P)2016 Tantor

Critic reviews

"I'm so inspired by this wise, timely book!" (Shauna Niequist, author of Bread & Wine)

Good concepts, worthwhile listen.

Pretty good listen. Nothing overly profound, but it is a very decent, and quite deeply rooted overview of the minimalist movement, why it's worthwhile joining, and how to go about implementing the ideas. I liked the overtly Christian themes..not pushy, he just owns it. And he was able to unpack some related topics around giving, purpose, and living for others, which I thought were powerful.

Worth the listen (read)!!!!

This book has been very helpful in giving me and my wife some areas to focus on in our minimalist journey. I had already began my journey but it has been chaotic at best. Mr Becker has given me some food for thought on the matter and the motivation to keep up the pursuit of true freedom. The book seems drawn out and repetitive at times especially through the middle as several of the points albeit different utilize similar things to accomplish. But endure until the last several chapters and it will all be tied together into a nice bow. I especially took to heart the last 3 chapters as the began to deal will my struggles of more personal issues and less on the things aspect.

great read.

great inspiration. highly recommend. will be sharing this with friends and family. hits home on quite a few points.

Best Explanation of the Why to Become Minimalist

More than any other book I've read on minimalism, this book truly explained why it's so important and such a good opportunity for people to pursue this lifestyle. Personally, I am a Christian and would love to hear a Christian version of this book which specifically addresses how minimalism fits into a Christian worldview.

Appropriate for all levels

I have been reading books on minimalism for years and am well beyond the beginning stages of being a minimalist. Because I have read so many books on this subject, many of them bore me. Despite the author catering to beginners, he also gave me, as an intermediate, aspects I appreciated.
Here are a few of the points I most enjoyed:

The Universal Benefits of Minimalism
Consumerism broken down for each generation
Tools of marketers
Declaring your Why
Goodbye Mr. Paper
Finding Enough
A Better Way to Get Rid of Your Stuff (giving it to charities in need)

If you are ready to give minimalism a try, need a boost because you are stuck or are well on your way to a minimalist life, this book has something to offer every stage. Well done!

Practical

This is not a preachy, must do book. Good practical advice based on personal experiences to own our stuff instead of being owned.

love

loved this needed it in my life didn't even finish it before I started simplifying

Very thorough!

I have read a few "minimalist" books but this has to be the most thorough and satisfying. Plenty of why's and how-to's to get you motivated plus a very earnest case presented as to ultimately how being a minimalist could make you a better person and world citizen. Highly recommended!

Great book

Reinforced and inspired my journey to minimalism! a must read or listen! I love it

Love it

I love it you need to get this book. You will love it. Did you know that you're going to love the book