The Not So Big Life (Abridged): Making Room for What Really Matters Audiobook

" I loved the concept of this book. There were a lot of things that resonated for me. It was a little full of the authors fluff, but the main concepts are awesome. "

" I was disappointed by this book. Maybe my expectations were too high. I mean, I love to read books about house design (and Susanka's Not So Big House books are awesome) and I love, love, love to read books about living a simple life. So why did this attempt totally flop? I don't know, but I really wish it hadn't. I was bored by the first page. I skimmed most of it. It was way too long for what it was, repeated things over and over, and was stretching the analogy a little too far for me. "

" I'm listening to the book on CD, and I have a hard copy of the book in order to do the exercises. "

" would probably have liked it a little more if not so much already on my plate. There are some interesting exercises in the book, but just don't have time for them right now. "

" I like Sarah Susanka, and have read all her architecture books on building and remodeling homes to be "not so big." I like her philosophy a great deal, and found all the home books helpful, and still refer to them from time to time. In this volume, Susanka ventured into taking her philosophy of building and living in a home, into advice on how to live life, itself. I enjoyed reading the book, and noted some tidbits; overall, I did not feel like it broke great new ground. "

" little disappointed. Loved the architectural analagies but got a lot more personality adjusting from other books, particulary LDS books "

" The author of this book is an architect. She manages to tie the spiritual side of finding balance and simplicity in life to the concepts of architecture and home. Enjoyed the themes and ideas of this book. In the end, as is the theme is so many of these books, it all comes down to taking the time to enjoy the things around you. It's not about having it all, it's about only having things that serve a purpose or bring beauty to your life. "

" Just what it sounds like. Now if I could only do this.... "

" Didn't finish it. Too much self-help for me. I was hoping for something more philosophical. I like her other "Not so Big" books. "

" Expected a little more after reading the preface and seeing where she was coming from trying to fit in all the other books into her life. Disappointed by the wordiness, tight font, and too many details. Did not finish. "

" So tedious I never finished it...which is unlike me. She should have stuck to her architecture/landscape books which are terrific. Analogies between life & home/space were kind of interesting... for the first chapter, but quickly lost their novelty. "

" Not finishing this one. I wanted a practical guide but this has more philosophical references than I need! "

" Inspiring. I want to read it again next year. "

" This book is a bit hard to read and is repetitious, but has some good ideas about simplifying your life and finding inner peace! "

" this book is awesome though at times a little overwhelming with all i need to do- the work, the inquiries, the writing, the adjusting- it's not just a book, but a remodeling project for my entire life. "

" I love the Not So Big home books, so I was pretty sure I'd like this motivational improve your life book. Very uplifting. "

" More seeking and searching on my part . . . "

" Interesting view on how to have perspective on the things in one's life - how to make a life that fits your real needs..still actively reading "

" Sarah Susanka lives in Raleigh and I sure wish she'd come redesign my house -- and my life -- in nearby Cary. Fantastic metaphor and very thought provoking. "

" just blew thru it. not my cup of tea. "

" My copy of this book, signed by the architect author (small houses) during a San Antonio bookstore visit, is a prize posession. Written before the current economic crisis, she was one of the first to say many Americans want to get beyond the materialistic American Dream - to a larger life - "

" Interesting book about living better by living in the moment rather than over filling our lives. "

" It took me a long time to read it. Her take on a easier life based on her architecture style does make a lot of sense. "

" Using the image of architectural design as a metaphor for designing your life, she brings a new approach to simplifying your life. WHile not spececifically Christian, is does focus on structuring your internal life in a way which allows your best spiritual self to thrive. "

" The best self help book out there; just be prepared to work!!!!! "

" Sarah Susanka lives in Raleigh and I sure wish she'd come redesign my house -- and my life -- in nearby Cary. Fantastic metaphor and very thought provoking. "

" I'm listening to the book on CD, and I have a hard copy of the book in order to do the exercises. "

" would probably have liked it a little more if not so much already on my plate. There are some interesting exercises in the book, but just don't have time for them right now. "

" I liked Susanka's perspective as an architect for explaining how to control the clutter in our loves. Her ideas are nothing new, however. "

" I love the Not So Big home books, so I was pretty sure I'd like this motivational improve your life book. Very uplifting. "

" Not finishing this one. I wanted a practical guide but this has more philosophical references than I need! "

" Sarah Susanka writes about profound things in a simple, down to earth way. Being an architect, she uses accurate metaphors from architecture to convey ways of "remodeling" one's life. Inspirational. "