{"product_id":"the-swedish-art-of-aging-exuberantly-life-wisdom-from-someone-who-will-probably-die-before-you","title":"The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMargareta Magnusson (1934-2026) is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly\u003c\/i\u003e. She was born in Sweden and lived all over the world. Margareta graduated from Beckman's College of Design and her art has been exhibited in galleries from Hong Kong to Singapore. She had five children and seven grandchildren and did not leave a mountain of stuff for them to clean up when she died.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A few rules to live by even when the trials of getting older make it easy to complain... irresistible... how to make life worth living, no matter your age.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A warm, accessible guide to aging with grace and art (and chocolate). I loved it.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eMatt Haig, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Midnight Library \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Cheeky and concise prose... Magnusson is a wonderful storyteller full of wisdom, and this book embodies her attitude of exuberance.\" \n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Shows us how to prepare for and understand the aging process, and the joys and sorrows it can bring.\" \n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The Swedish secret to a decluttered life.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eOprah Daily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A thought-provoking guide for how to take life in with clear-eyed humor--whatever age we are. Definitely read this funny, very wise book before you die. Afterward, its availability may be severely limited.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eDaniel Klein\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTravels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A fond and wise little book. . . . I jettison advice books after I've flipped through them. This one I will keep.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eDwight Garner, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A slim yet sage volume. . . . While Marie Kondo gave us strict instructions to only keep things that spark joy, Magnusson's book is straightforward and unsentimental (with a bit of humor).\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Witty, useful and oddly profound.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Proustian. . . . Ms. Magnusson is the anti-Kondo, who takes us on a charming and discursive tour of her own stuff.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003ePenelope Green, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Magnusson shares solid guiding principles for organizing your home, no matter your age or life circumstance.\" \n\u003ci\u003e--\u003cb\u003eBusiness Insider\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"One of the most charming, funny, and motivating books I've read in some time. . . . Magnusson is an absolute delight. This book is so much more than lifestyle tips. It's full of life. Magnusson's candid humor and unassailable spirit comes through on each page.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Magnusson uses a dry, unsentimental and sometimes dark Scandinavian sense of humor, and writes with an older set (and their younger relatives) in mind. . . . like a conversation over tea with a friend.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The answer to clutter you've been looking for. . . . Magnusson instructs readers on how to gently and joyously put your affairs in order while you're still alive.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReader's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Smart... death cleaning isn't about getting rid of all your stuff, but rather streamlining your life so you're only holding onto what makes you happy . . . it's about so much more than dusting and sorting.\" \n\u003ci\u003e--\u003cb\u003eElle Décor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Like having a sensible, cheerful aunt sit you down to tell you hard truths that your mother is too nice to say.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eLaurie Hertzel, \u003ci\u003e Minneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Has benefits you can enjoy while you're still very much alive. . . . could be a good way for families to discuss sensitive issues that might otherwise be hard to bring up.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Pragmatic. . . . the idea in this system is that we should leave behind as little as possible, or at least, not the many thousands of items of junk that Americans often accumulate.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eW Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Even millennials will enjoy this non-militant approach to decluttering.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--PEOPLE Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A mindful way to sort through your belongings throughout your life.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, \u003c\/i\u003ea book of humorous and charming advice for embracing life and aging joyfully\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn her international bestseller \n\u003ci\u003eThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning\u003c\/i\u003e Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish tradition of \n\u003ci\u003edöstädning\u003c\/i\u003e, or \"death cleaning\"--clearing out your unnecessary belongings so others don't have to do it for you. Now, unburdened by (literal and emotional) baggage, Magnusson is able to focus on what makes each day worth living. In her new book she reveals her discoveries about aging--some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. She reflects on her idyllic childhood on the west coast of Sweden, the fullness of her life with her husband and five children, and learning how to live alone. Throughout, she offers advice on how to age gracefully, such as: wear stripes, don't resist new technology, let go of what doesn't matter, and more. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs with death cleaning, it's never too early to begin. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly\u003c\/i\u003e shows all readers how to prepare for and understand the process of growing older and the joys and sorrows it can bring. While Magnusson still recommends decluttering (your loved ones will thank you!), her ultimate message is that we should not live in fear of death but rather focus on appreciating beauty, connecting with our loved ones, and enjoying our time together. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWise, funny, and eminently practical, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly\u003c\/i\u003e is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead, and pleasures both new and familiar to be encountered every day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/27\/2023 (EAN 9781982196622, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMagnusson, Margareta\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMargareta Magnusson (1934-2026) is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly\u003c\/i\u003e. 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