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Essential
- Essays by the Minimalists
- Narrated by: Justin Malik
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The best of the Minimalists!
This book by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus collects the most relevant essays - some short, some long - from their popular website, TheMinimalists.com. This collection has been edited and organized to create an experience that's considerably different from reading individual selections online. From simple living, decluttering, and finances to passion, health, and relationships, Essential is for anyone who desires a more intentional life.
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- Ryan H
- 2018-09-20
Great
Wonderful. Would have been nicer if they read it to us. Although they read most of the pieces on their podcast, their voices would have been a nice addition. Either way, fantastic.
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- Rebeca
- 2019-05-26
One of the best meaningful books I’ve read
This book has changed my life in a way I wouldn’t have expected.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-11-06
My priorities have changed after reading this book
Christmas is on its way and I'll be more aware of all the marketing bs this year. I don't even want to buy anything. I feel like having more quality time wirh my loved ones this Christmas and set a new example of what Christmas is meant to be for my kids. I'm considering new traditions and look forward to the holidays as they will actually be holidays this year less the shopping stress.
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- Tffny
- 2019-07-22
Great Read
Loved this book. Helped put things into perspective, and gave ideas on how to live a life of minimalism (not necessarily about getting rid of stuff for the sake of getting rid of stuff, but to get rid of items that prevent you from living the life that you want to life).
Justin Malik provided a good narration.
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