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.
