Joshua Becker - The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

Im so inspired by this wise, timely book! Like so many people right now, Im drawn to the idea of minimalism, but, to be honest, I find myself pretty deeply entrenched in bad habits of clutter and accumulation. Im so thankful for Joshuas clear vision for what life can be when we choose to surround ourselves with less stuff, and how in doing so, we create more space for living and dreaming.

S HAUNA N IEQUIST , author of Bread & Wine and Savor

Joshua Becker is a distinguished voice in the modern minimalism movement. Engaging and nonjudgmental, The More of Less masterfully articulates the benefitsand the joyof living with less.

J OSHUA F IELDS M ILLBURN , creator of theminimalists.com and coauthor of Everything That Remains

Joshua Becker is one of my heroes. If youre struggling with too much stuff and too little happiness, here is your must-read.

P ETER W ALSH , New York Times best-selling author of Its All Too Much

Joshua Becker reveals an innovative approach that adds more meaning to our schedules, personal well-being, relationships, finances, and passions. Dont let the word minimalist intimidate you. There are no drastic measures required, and no set plans you must follow. Open this book to unburden your life and give oxygen to what matters most.

R ACHEL M ACY S TAFFORD , New York Times best-selling author of Hands Free Mama and Hands Free Life

Ive enjoyed Joshua Beckers message and writing for many years, and this is by far his best work. His very practical advice for living with less, together with moving stories from real people living with less, provides the tools and motivation for powerful change. Im in awe of how Becker weaves the step-by-step how to with the moving why to of minimalism.

C OURTNEY C ARVER , author of Simple Ways to Be More with Less

This is itthe book that will change your life with a surprisingly simple solution: Less can actually mean more. A whole lot more.

J EFF G OINS , best-selling author of The Art of Work

Joshua Becker leads you through the steps of finding the life you want by getting to the heart of what you need. If you have been looking for a practical, actionable guide to help you find a simpler and more fulfilling way of living, this is it.

P ATRICK R HONE , author of enough

This definitive book on minimalism offers the why, the how, and the who. Because Joshua is a longtime practitioner with sound credibility, readers can rest assured that whatever steps theyll be taking will lead to a richer life of joy, generosity, meaning, and wholeness.

R ICHARD D AHLSTROM , senior pastor of Bethany Community Church, Seattle, WA

Often our biggest fear about living with less is that we might miss out, but Joshua Becker explains just how much we have to gain from the minimalist lifestyle. Packed with actionable ideas you can apply today, The More of Less is the perfect balance of instruction and motivation.

R UTH S OUKUP , New York Times best-selling author of Unstuffed

Joshua Becker is promoting a way to do life that is more than attractiveits a really big idea that will radically change lives.

J EFF S HINABARGER , founder of Plywood People and author of More or Less: Choosing a Lifestyle of Excessive Generosity

With amusing stories and practical advice, Joshua explains how to make your minimalist journey a group endeavor with friends and family.

D AVE B RUNO , author of The 100 Thing Challenge

I came to The More of Less a skeptic. By the end, thoughthanks to Joshua Beckers gentle, simple, persuasive way of explaining thingsId thrown out a bunch of stuff, and I was a convert.

J AMES W ALLMAN , author of Stuffocation

In 2008, Memorial Day weekend promised to deliver beautiful weathernot always the case in Vermont at that time of year. So my wife, Kim, and I decided to spend that Saturday shopping, running errands, and catching up on chores. Spring cleaning was our big goal for the weekend, starting with the garage.

Saturday morning dawned, and as Kim and our infant daughter slept on, I got our son, Salem, out of bed early for some eggs and bacon. I thought that after a nice breakfast he might be in a state of mind to help his dad. Looking back now, Im not sure why I thought a five-year-old would feel eager about cleaning a garage, but nevertheless this was my hope. After breakfast we made our way to it.