Cleaning and the Meaning of Life: Simple Solutions to Declutter Your Home and Beautify Your Life

by Paula Jhung

Book Overview

"The most thorough, fun-to-read book to show you the path to organization, simplicity, comfort and peace of mind." - Phyllis Diller "I highly recommend this bright and powerful book for clearing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0757302408
• ISBN13: 9780757302404
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Hci
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Cleaning and the Meaning of Life: Simple Solutions to DeClutter Your Home and Beautify Your Life

I loved this book, and would read it over and over. It was full of good ideas while entertaining you at the same time and addresses a problem we all have...clutter...but not just household clutter...emotional clutter. It's hard to live in today's world where more is the key and those of us who just want simple and easy struggle daily.

There is light at the end of the tunnel

Perhaps one of the best parts about this book is that you don't feel like you're reading a cleaning manual. Paula intermixes stories, both personal and not, throughout the book, so it's completely possible to read it cover to cover and not feel like you've been "learning" - but, of course, you have! My favorite chapter is "Let there be light." It is amazing how by doing a few simple things, such as changing your lightbulb wattage, can make a HUGE difference.

Wow cleaning is not only easy it's fun

If you're like me you may not enjoy cleaning, but Paula's easy tips and tricks actually make this chore fun! I am a wife and mother of two, so finding the time to cook, clean, decorate, etc. is quite a challenge. Maybe that's why I found Paula's book so helpful. She has chapters on everything from cooking up a cleaner kitchen where she offers advice on food preparation that requires less cleanup. And at the opposite end of the spectrum is what she shares about the way cleanliness and chore sharing can build a better household and relationship. I truly found this a quick, helpful and easy read. I recommend it to anyone wanting to tackle one of life's biggest challenges-cleaning!

Sound advice from the guru of clean

For a self-proclaimed packrat, this book was a lifesaver to me. Within the first 25 pages, Paula gives the reader the "rubbish inquisition" - questions like, "if there were a flood, would I try to save this?" and "does it make my life easier?" Making room for all of my husband's stuff in our new apartment has ben infinitely easier now that I can let go of all my STUFF - and I owe it all to Paula.

Cleaning and the Meaning of Life

Hey, this is a fun read! No prissy prima donna, Paula Jhung describes her own struggles as she shares tips and techniques along with some pretty funny and dishy stories. Part how-to and part humor, this book has lots of cool ideas for overcoming household clutter and inner angst. And--this would make a great gift for brides, frantic moms or friends who're just trying to balance it all.