Book giveaway: Stuffocation - Live More With Less

Have just finished the copy I was lucky enough to receive (thanks Mumsnet and Penguin Random House!) . I have read it really quickly and mostly found it enjoyable. I think the ideas are good though it took a while to get used to the way the author tells you all about something and then only after you have bought into it does he say, 'But actually, that's not really a tenable way to live...' I already follow the Minimalists so was on familiar territory to start with. I did find the author very good at explaining why certain ideas won't have much traction and was interested by the forecasting explanations. As someone who has cut back expenditure drastically lately, out of necessity as well as awareness that things don't confer happiness, I must confess to feeling slightly disappointed that one of his big recommendations is to spend as much as ever, just on experience rather than stuff. I do understand his point that the economy still needs people spending, but since we only go to the cinema about once a year as it's expensive, his lavish praise for Secret Cineam and its £50 tag made me feel I was reading a book aimed at a wealthier reader than me. I suspect that this wasn't intended. However, I think it's a function of starting with all those tales of cutting back and paring down, only to move to recommending expensive experiences. He does talk about not having to go to Bali but having less costly experiences, but it felt like an afterthought. All these caveats notwithstanding, I am freshly reenergised to continue with my decluttering, and reduce my stress! Now to get the husband on board... Somehow I don't think that hiding the stuff he hangs on to then getting rid of it if he doesn't miss it is a game he would agree to!

I was lucky enough to win a copy of this. It came a few days ago. I have just read the first two chapters so far, but find myself nodding along to and agreeing with most of what I am reading. I am interested in minimalism, very,very tidy and always trying to get rid of stuff and any stuff I buy is usually replacement for essentials, but I hope this book will give me some idea how to let go of stuff I don't need but am still attached to, which is mostly related to my own and my DS's childhood.

I'm keen to read this as I'm going to be relocating to the other end of the country soon. I'm struggling to declutter and minimalize but really need to keep moving costs down!

It's a genius title!

I'd love to read it too. Am in the process of decluttering my life, need all the help I can get.

Wow, would love to read this. Sounds fantastic :)