The Best Books on Minimalism for Beginners

So, you’ve heard about minimalism and now you’re thinking that maybe you want to give it a go. But where do you start? Today I am sharing the best books on minimalism for beginners so you can decide which would be the right fit for you.

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If you are just getting started on your minimalist journey, you may have many questions like:

• What is minimalism?
• Do I have to get rid of everything?
• What is the difference between organizing and decluttering?
• Aren’t my kids going to hate me if I take away all of their toys?

The 8 books below will help you to answer those questions and many more such as:

• What are the benefits of minimalism?
• Is minimalism the right choice for you and/or your family?
• How do you get started with minimalism?

In the spirit of minimalism all of the books listed below are available via the Amazon Kindle app. to help keep your house clutter free!

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The Best Books on Minimalism for Families

1. Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids

Review:

“I have felt so many of these things, as a parent, but wasn’t sure if I was just weird…desiring to approach things more simply…but what do you do with birthday parties and the loads of presents from family Christmas…what about the pressures for your 4 year old to play multiple sports?

This one of the best books on minimalism I have read! It is so good and I truly wish I had read it when my first son was born…things might have been easier. I plan to buy it for my brother when their baby is born.” -Amazon Reader

Choose this book if:

You are constantly overwhelmed by the “kid clutter in your home. Or if you have noticed or struggled with your children’s behavioral issues and think that you need to try a different approach.

This book will open your eyes to how children are impacted by clutter on a daily basis.

2. Clutterfree with Kids: Change your thinking. Discover new habits. Free your home.

Review:

“I really admire minimalists who have 100 items. But with a family, and a house, and a car, that simply isn’t practical for me.

The author understands that there can be a middle ground and provides the framework to develop the best minimalist lifestyle that works for your real life.” –Laura

Choose this book if:

You are looking for inspiration and strategies to completely shift the way your family views toys and their impact on your household.

Learn how minimalism creates more opportunities for growth, development and learning.

3. Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life

Review:

“This book will surely inspire many people to give minimalism a sincere try. And, I believe most will have a realistic hope of succeeding and maintaining a level of “less” that improves their family’s lives because of the thoughtful guidance about the emotional aspects of making the transformation within yourself and within a family.” – Amazon Reader

Choose this book if:

You have a busy family and you are looking for realistic and practical ways to create a minimalist home.

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4. The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life

Review:

“The author also walks you through each room in your house and talks you through the decluttering process step by step.

For me this part was very useful because each room serves a very different purpose to me. The bathroom, my bedroom, my living room, my kitchen, my guest room, and not to forget all the closets and outdoor shed.

I highly recommend this book if you are looking to jumpstart your minimalist or even just a decluttering journey.” –Isabella

Choose this book if:

You are feeling overwhelmed or unhappy and you feel like you have tried everything else. This book encourages the use of minimalism to let go of stress and anxiety.

5. Do Less: A Minimalist Guide to a Simplified, Organized, and Happy Life

Review:

“I’m very happy I bought this book!!! I was pleasantly surprised as I had expected to read some of the usual repetitive things as usually seen in most minimalist books; but in the contrary, it brings new ideas and ways to achieve them.

The book Do Less, delivers a great and unique format to guide you through your minimalist endeavors.

I like the fact that its not only aimed at one type of lifestyle; whether you are a single person looking to streamline your life, or a parent who’s looking to make some changes, it resonates at any point you are in your life.” -Eva

Choose this book if:

You are looking for a straightforward guide to minimalism covering the areas of Home, Work, Money and Life.

6. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing 

Review:

“By reading and following the advice about how to tidy, I feel for the first time a sense of true accomplishment over my “stuff”.

I don’t feel overwhelmed anymore. I now enjoy all the spaces in my home.

Instead of looking at some going…. oh goodness look at this mess and feeling overwhelmed… now I have order and love just being in my spaces without feeling a pressing need to change anything.

If you struggle with clutter… I recommend you read this before you try to handle it the old way you used to… obviously your old way didn’t work… try this instead.” – Amazon Reader

Choose this book if:

You have tried to declutter and organize before, but it didn’t work.

This completely different strategy may be just what you need to make lasting progress.

Personally, I don’t recommend this strategy for moms with young families, but I know many people who disagree with me. I found the techniques to be overwhelming, but I also believe everyone needs to make that decision for themselves.

7. The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own

Review:

“Just starting reading the book and have already started to de-clutter. The book actually gave me the inspiration to get rid of things I would have held onto for years. “–Tom

Choose this book if:

You are looking for practical tips to get started with minimalism and support for simple living within a Christian belief system.

8. All You Need Is Less: Declutter Your Home Without Sacrificing Comfort And Coziness – The Making of a Minimalist Life

Review:

“I was skeptical (another decluttering – organizing book? Like we don’t have enough already.) when beginning this short volume, but within minutes, was intrigued: in concise, precise language and with short, focused stories, Moore was hitting every nail on the head.

This book helped me to feel like a winner. Like I can finally have control!

I did not feel like I was reading another book that just told me what to do like I was a robot or something. There are easy explanations of the science behind why and how to fix this issue of overwhelm in this book.” – Amazon Reader

Choose this book if:

You want to try minimalism, but you are afraid your home will become empty and unwelcoming. The strategies in this book will help you declutter while you create a clean and cozy home.

There you have it mama! 8 of the best books on minimalism for beginners.

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