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Marla Stone, 2019

Due to the author's background in psychotherapy, this book focuses more on the psychological aspects of acquisition and lifestyle, rather than the art of organizing. C*

J. Carlson & M. Guralnick, 2017 

This book is an easy read with organization tips and images. Use natural organization products like glass and canvas. Donate, recycle, sell, or swap unwanted items. A*

J. Lifford, 2017

This step-by-step guide shows you how to organize your home month-by-month and room-by-room to achieve and maintain a lasting, clutter-free lifestyle. B+

C. Townley, 2016

This author encourages readers to focus on the basics, find a space for everything. Cynthia uses the S.T.O.P. rule = Sort, Toss, Organize, Put away to help cut the clutter. B*

M. Kondo, 2015

"To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have lived their purpose." p. 84 - "...when we really delve into the reasons for why we can't let something go, there are only two reasons: an attachment to the past or fear for the future." p.226 A+

T. Oxenreider, 2010

My favourite part of this book is Appendix C, which contains a number of worksheets that can be used to help stay organized. Including the "Zero-based budget" on page 232. A*