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The Year of Less
- How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store
- Narrated by: Cait Flanders
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In her late 20s, Cait Flanders found herself stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. Even after she worked her way out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old habits took hold again. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy - only keeping her from meeting her goals - she decided to set herself a challenge: she would not shop for an entire year.
The Year of Less documents Cait's life for 12 months during which she bought only consumables: groceries, toiletries, gas for her car. Along the way, she challenged herself to consume less of many other things besides shopping. She decluttered her apartment and got rid of 70 percent of her belongings; learned how to fix things rather than throw them away; researched the zero-waste movement; and completed a television ban.
At every stage, she learned that the less she consumed, the more fulfilled she felt. Blending Cait's compelling story with inspiring insight and practical guidance, The Year of Less will leave you questioning what you're holding on to in your own life - and, quite possibly, lead you to find your own path of less.
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- Soham S.
- 28-06-23
I love personal stories!
As someone who is herself on a budget, this personal story was really helpful
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- Ridhi
- 19-01-22
Loved it!
This book didn't drag one single point of minimalism but instead is full of content and experiences. I could relate a lot to it, being a person who decluttered a year back and stopped shopping after the realization that I have a lot of everything. I have enough, I am enough.
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- Asawari
- 15-09-23
Honest and inspiring
Cait Flanders is brutally honest about her experiences and having her narrate her own story makes it even more enjoyable. Many of the points she makes strike a chord. Listening to her is inspiring. I found myself making notes to implement her strategies in my own life. Excellent book for those interested in decluttering as well as cutting down on unnecessary expenses.
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