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Forget the aesthetics of mainstream minimalism and discover a life of authenticity and intention with this “warm, engaging guide” (Laura Fenton, author of The Little Book of Small Living) to living with less…your way.
When Christine Platt set out on her journey to live with less, she never intended to become The Afrominimalist. She just wanted to tame the chaos in her closet! But after struggling with the austerity and whiteness of mainstream minimalism, Christine realized why minimalism often seems unattainable for so many: the emphasis on all-white, barren aesthetics distracts from the practice of living with intention. And so, she decided to do things her way by curating a life of less influenced by the African diaspora.
In The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less, Christine gets right to the heart of how childhood experiences and expectations manifest in adulthood, the delicate dance between needs and wants, and the complicated weight of familial and societal pressures. A far cry from Konmaried closets, capsule wardrobes, and conspicuous consumption, Christine’s brand of “living with less” is more than a decluttering regimen. “By detailing her own maximalist-to-minimalist transformation, Platt puts readers at ease” (The Washington Post) and presents a radical revisioning of minimalism, one that celebrates the importance of history and heritage, and gives you permission to make space for what really matters…your way.
Beautifully illustrated with original black-and-white prints and line drawings, The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less is a testament to the idea that anyone can be a minimalist and a warm invitation to a life curated with intention, perfect for readers of Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus (The Minimalists), Marie Kondo, Joshua Becker, and Courtney Carver.
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“What Platt has created is less of a script or scripture and more of a Rorschach test for each reader…to see ourselves in it however we need to, in hopes to make living with less, living as more.”
— Jason Reynolds, author of Long Way Down
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“By detailing her own maximalist-to-minimalist transformation, Platt puts readers at ease—there’s no stuff-shaming—with humor and a heavy dose of ‘been-there, bought-that, never-worn-it’ empathy.”
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“This book is an extraordinary, life-changing invitation to live life on your terms.”
— Courtney Carver, author of Soulful Simplicity
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About Christine Platt
Christine Platt is a literacy advocate and historian who believes in using the power of storytelling as a tool for social change. She holds a BA degree in Africana studies, an MA degree in African American studies, and a JD in general law. She has written more than thirty books for young readers.