the gentle art of swedish death cleaning by margareta magnusson

She discusses travelling from country to country with her young family, for her husbands work, and the way times have changed. Attaching a basket enabling her to go room to room with the goodies that she needed.

The author has embraced her walker after a fall (she previously judged friends who used one before realising the benefits), she had removed rugs (another item to clean) making it easier. She gives advice to younger people with older parents, to suggest they themselves might like items, how to do do this senstitively if their parents are not ready. Your family may not appreciate your 'stuff', whereas if you can organise yourself, your belongings and your home while you can, you can enjoy the process of reconnecting with your goods before giving away, recycling, handing on to others.

The author tells us so much about her life, the way she raised her children and her philosophy behind 'death cleaning' - downsizing in your later years to take the burden off those left behind. What a gentle story written by a lovely lady in her 80's. Wise, funny, and eminently practical, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead, and pleasures both new and familiar to be encountered every day. While Magnusson still recommends decluttering (your loved ones will thank you!), her ultimate message is that we should not live in fear of death but rather focus on appreciating beauty, connecting with our loved ones, and enjoying our time together. The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly shows all readers how to prepare for and understand the process of growing older and the joys and sorrows it can bring. Throughout, she offers advice on how to age gracefully, such wear stripes, don’t resist new technology, let go of what doesn’t matter, and more.Īs with death cleaning, it’s never too early to begin.

She reflects on her idyllic childhood on the west coast of Sweden, the fullness of her life with her husband and five children, and learning how to live alone. In her new book she reveals her discoveries about aging-some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. Now, unburdened by (literal and emotional) baggage, Magnusson is able to focus on what makes each day worth living. In her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish tradition of döstädning, or “death cleaning”-clearing out your unnecessary belongings so others don’t have to do it for you. From New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning- now a TV series developed by Amy Poehler and Scout Productions-a book of humorous and charming advice for embracing life and aging joyfully.

The gentle art of swedish death cleaning by margareta magnusson