Peter Walsh (1) (1956–)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I know that my family has problems with hanging on to stuff, but after reading this book, I realized I had areas that needed improving. I would read a good tip, bookmark the page, and go do what the page suggested. It really is a great how-to guide to get your life back in order. It made me realize that tons of pictures left behind are not going to mean much to my children, nor are all their little treasures saved from childhood. I would rather see items now go to a good home or a good charity versus letting them rot and go out of style. This book really makes you think, even if you are already fairly organized. Great job!… (mere)

Full disclosure: I have not read this book, but my mother has and it has SAVED what would have been a disastrous move. After almost 30 years in the same house, my parents are moving across country and Peter Walsh is the reason I still have my sanity.
Throughout the book, he offers practical wisdom that tackles a lot of the big pitfalls of downsizing, #1 emotionally charged items. Through several different angles, he really helps move you from being totally attached to being able to let go and keep the things that really matter. It was a huge thing for my mom to throw out a "treasure" that she had kept for 60 years that held a deeply traumatic memory.
The "treasure map" was really helpful in helping my parents sort out what a "treasure" really is and what's just junk with vague memories attached.

Highly recommend if you are considering a move or downsizing or even if you're in the middle of one. Makes such a difference!… (mere)