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I agree. The author is off her rockers, but certainly making tons of money from this book.

Yes people who think or do things differently than you are crazy. It's best when reading a book about improving an area of your life, to read one that encourages you to think just as you always have. Because that is how change happens- by staying closed minded and not changing your thinking or perspective in any way...

@amy amanda - I think you missed my point. This book definitely helped me change some behavior. Also, just because I called her bat-shit crazy doesn't mean I don't appreciate her general modus operandi. In fact, I'd venture that it's the bat-shit crazy people who are often the most creative and brilliant (well, when they aren't like Robert Durst). I don't have to buy into all of Kondo's rules - like emptying my handbag and filing my wallet every night - without being able to get value from her book.

I tried folding one pair of socks AND stacking it vertically -- not for me!

I thought she wrote socks were to be rolled from the toe to the tops to avoid elastic issues later on. The clothes were to be stored vertically.

Agree with Amy Amanda the reviewer has a closed mind. A judgmental review doesn't really give anyone a chance to make their own decision.

I'm with you, Maggie. Totally get what you're saying. And you're funny. Great review

@Amy & @Evo
FFS don't get so butt-hurt because someone posts a negative review of a book that you love. It's called humor.

Actually the sock folding bit made me realize why all my husband's nice dress socks (he only had 3 pairs, which he wears just for special occasions) were destroyed despite infrequent use. It was the way the elastic was stretched while they were stored, I'd bet.

Actually the sock folding bit made me realize why all my husband's nice dress socks (he only had 3 pairs, which he wears just for special occasions) were destroyed despite infrequent use. It was the way the elastic was stretched while they were stored, I'd bet.

I agree with you too Maggie. We don't have to love and embrace other peoples' bat-shit crazy opinions. It's called evaluating for yourself and deciding it's ridiculous.

It's a cultural difference. She said she was shocked to see socks balled up, but it's common practice in America. Folding them back on each other keeps the pair together. Almost everyone I know does this. And I will continue, and it makes more sense to me than folding and stacking them vertically.

In all seriousness though, it takes two seconds haha.

I LIKE the way I do it. It's not about time at all.

She's just a little quirky, she's obsessed with her work and that's good isn't it?

I absolutely hated the book

yeah. I get it. I was so sceptical of her folding methods. Read the book weeks ago and have been purging ever since. And then (I have no idea what possessed me), last night I caved and folded my socks. I am such a convert. I want to fold EVERYTHING!! Who knew?

I have no desire whatsoever to follow any of her suggestions. That this book is popular is mind boggling to me.

Barbara wrote: "I have no desire whatsoever to follow any of her suggestions. That this book is popular is mind boggling to me."

Same here, Barbara! I found nothing redeeming in this book.

But I suppose if one is a hoarder, it's because one is inordinately attached to possessions...so this business of talking to them and 'thanking them' might help such a person let go of things.

Agree with you Maggie, totally got what you were saying. I'm getting a few good tips from this book but what works for me isn't going to work for someone else. Pick & choose & find one's own path. Cheers!

Some good points in this book but some of her suggestions I would never do, such as immediately tossing boxes of new items you've purchased. I guess she has never had to return or exchange anything.

love you review. it is accurate and it made me laugh.

Barbara, don't be so opaque. Tell us what you thought of the book.

Perfect review. I found the book helpful and some of my attitudes shifting. That said, I was in danger of spraining my eye-rolling muscles.

The only thing in order in my house is my sock drawer and my underwear drawer and I had that perfected without her book. I am reading it now because I can't let go of some things lately and need to. So even though some of her stuff sounds crazy, I think some of her suggestions will help.

I enjoyed this book because it acknowledged that we do have a relationship with our spsces and stuff. And stuff -well most of us have too much. It's a philosophy. I needed the help with letting things go. She's eccentric to be sure, and I am never going to store my books on A shelf in the closet! But I am changing my approach...

Love this review! Haven't read the book but this makes me want to. I didn't think of this as a negative review at all. I love me a bat-shit crazy person. Thanks Maggie.

Bat-shit crazy sums it up nicely!

I guffawed when I read "... and the author is bat-shit crazy!" Thank you for that moment. I finished the book yesterday and agree!

haha" bat shit crazy". those were my exact words!

it doesn't take a clinical psychologist to determine that the girl is tilted. Bat-shit crazy, is what I would be called if I started talking to my clothes, and throwing away hammers because they don't bring me joy. She is a freak show. I really don't care who disagrees with me.

Yeah I've read 15 pages and I can tell she's insane, but just like many other things we all read every day, there's a takeaway. You don't have to be as crazy as she is for it to work. We're all able to translate crazy into "this is the part that work for me"

Yup! Bat-shit crazy describes it for me.

This IS life changing! I haven't done her method exactly (all at once) but I've started where I can and I see AND feel the difference. The results are rewarding and keep me motivated to keep going. MUST READ if you want to learn a new perspective regarding the management of ALL YOUR STUFF.

i want a opion if i should buy the book or not, the reviews are so iffy..!!?? HELP..

I like this review because it acknowledges both the author's kookiness as well as the good points she makes. Sure talking to your possessions might seem weird, but addressing each item you own does make you appreciate what you have, and when you do, you recognize the fact that you don't need all that much to live a nice life.

I confess, I have started folding my socks and storing them upright. It doesn't take as much time as I thought it might, and it has given me SO much more space in my drawers, to the point that I was able to move some things from the closet into the drawers, and now the closet is much more organized, too. It does sound crazy... but don't knock it 'til you try it! ;-)

Darn those socks anyway...

If you don’t take the “does it spark joy?�� thing too literally, then the book can be life changing if you truly want to purge clutter. For example, i hold up a piece of clothing and ask if I feel good wearing this. If no, then I toss it.