Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

Discover the profound and liberating practice of Dostadning, the Swedish art of death cleaning, with this insightful guide by Margareta Magnusson. This phenomenon, which involves organizing your affairs and possessions, is designed to make the later years of life more comfortable and stress-free for both the elderly and their families. Whether you're sorting through cherished heirlooms, downsizing your living space, or implementing systems to keep track of essentials, Swedish death cleaning offers a path to declutter your life and focus on what truly matters.

This invigorating and touching process, inspired by the TV series developed by Amy Poehler, is not just for the elderly. Anyone can benefit from decluttering and taking stock of their life. Margareta Magnusson's guide is a radical and joyous exploration that celebrates the small joys that accumulate over a long life, offering a chance for reflection and peace.

Originally published in hardback as The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, this paperback edition brings this transformative practice to a wider audience.

Key Features:

• Explores the Swedish concept of Dostadning, or death cleaning.
• Provides a framework for decluttering and organizing life's possessions.
• Aims to reduce stress and enhance comfort in later life.
• Encourages reflection on life's important aspects and joys.
• Written by Margareta Magnusson, an eighty-something expert on the subject.
• Basis for the TV series developed by Amy Poehler.

Specifications:

• Brand: Canongate Books
• Author: Margareta Magnusson
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: January 2, 2020
• Page Count: 160 pages
• Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.3 x 17.8 cm
• Weight: 137g
• ISBN-10: 1786891107
• ISBN-13: 978-1786891105
• Part of Series: The Swedish Art of Living & Dying Series

Embrace the gentle art of Swedish death cleaning and transform your life, making space for peace, joy, and reflection.