The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying up : a Magical Story

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Call Number: Adult Graphic Novel / Kondo, Marie, Adult Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / Nonfiction / General / Kondo, Marie, Adult Book / Comics & Graphic Novels / Nonfiction / General / Kondo, Marie.
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Pittsfield Branch

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"Originally published in Japan as Manga de Yomu Jinsei ga Tokimeku Kataduke no Maho by Sunmark Publishing, Inc., Tokyo, in 2017"--Colophon.
"From the #1 New York Times best-selling author and lifestyle/cleaning guru Marie Kondo, this graphic novelization brings Kondo's life-changing tidying method to life with the fun, quirky story of a woman who transforms her home, work, and love life using Kondo's advice and inspiration. Marie Kondo presents the fictional story of Chiaki, a young woman in Tokyo who struggles with a cluttered apartment, messy love life, and lack of direction. After receiving a complaint from her attractive next-door neighbor about the sad state of her balcony, Chiaki gets Kondo to take her on as a client. Through a series of entertaining and insightful lessons, Kondo helps Chiaki get her home--and life--in order. This insightful, illustrated case study is perfect for people looking for a fun introduction to the KonMari Method of tidying up, as well as tried-and-true fans of Marie Kondo eager for a new way to think about what sparks joy. Featuring illustrations by award-winning manga artist Yuko Uramoto, this book also makes a great read for manga and graphic novel lovers of all ages"-- Provided by publisher.

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so fun! submitted by jessNU on August 6, 2018, 11:18am A nice visual version of her famous book. The images help you to imagine what your home will be like.

Nice Tie-in! submitted by valerieclaires on August 14, 2018, 11:04am As with many pop culture hits from Japan, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up now has a tie-in manga! Konmari arrives to help Chiaki, a young sales representative, tidy up her home and set her life on the right path. The manga has a storyline where the original Life-Changing Magic book does not, and I found myself connecting with the principles of tidying more when presented as a story. I also really appreciated the illustrations of the folding techniques, as the visual was much more helpful than the wordy descriptions from the book.

This book can certainly get you started on the path to tidiness, but for those serious about following the Konmari way of life, you'll want to read the full book, too.