The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less

By: Christine Platt

Narrated by: Christine Platt

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.

I'm on my way!

This was a great read. A short simple guide to get me started on my journey to minimalism. Thank you!

Love this perspective!

So grateful that I discovered Christine and got to hear her read her story. Love the "one size DOESN'T fit all" approach to living with less, being intentional, and working through our downsizing and minimalism journeys.

Amazing

I love this book so much. It really helped me understand why I had so many things and it really helped me get rid of things that weren’t serving me. After listening to this I feel confident that I can live with less but still buy things that I will need, use and live.

Wonderful book

You don’t need to be African-American to enjoy and benefit from this wonderful book.Christine has a friendly tone and covers a range of topics with insight, grace and humor. Listening to her was a pleasure.

Well Done!

Platt gave me what I’ve been missing from so many other approaches to minimalism. I especially appreciate her attention to the needs of her Black audience. I find her approachable, kind, compassionate, knowledge, and experienced. A wonderful guide on this journey of living with less stuff and more joy.