Новинки Маргареты Магнуссон

This is a guide to a life well-lived. It is about the wonder of the everyday and the lessons that age brings.
Wear stripes. Eat chocolate. Don’t leave empty-handed.
But also embrace change, let go of what doesn’t matter and take care of something or someone other than yourself.
The Swedish Art of Ageing Well is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead and pleasures to be enjoyed every day.

In her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish tradition of döstädning, 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.

As with death cleaning, it’s never too early to begin. The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly 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.

Wise, funny, and eminently practical, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly 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.

Як звільнити себе та свою родину від накопичених упродовж років непотрібних речей.
Чарівний та практичний підхід до наведення ладу вдома та роздуми про маленькі радощі, які складаються у довге життя.
Мабуть, усі ми маємо речі, з якими пов'язані різні приємні спогади і які свого часу робили нас щасливими. Та правда у тім, що з роками речей стає дедалі більше, в

«Döstädning», or the art of death cleaning, is a Swedish phenomenon by which the elderly and their families set their affairs in order. Whether it's sorting the family heirlooms from the junk, downsizing to a smaller place, or using a failsafe system to stop you losing essentials, death cleaning gives us the chance to make the later years of our lives as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Whatever your age, Swedish death cleaning can be

Funny, wise, and deeply practical, Swedish artist Margareta Magnusson offers advice on how to declutter your home and minimize your worldly possessions so your loved ones don’t have to do it for you.

In Swedish there is a word for it: Döstädning, “dö” means “death” and “städning” means “cleaning.” The idea behind death cleaning is to remove unnecessary things and get your home in order as you become older. But this word also can be applied whenever you do a thorough cleaning, to make your life easier and more pleasant. It does not necessarily have to do with age or death. If you can hardly close your drawers or shut your closet doors, it is time to do something about your stuff.

Margareta Magnusson death cleaned after the passing of her parents, then her in-laws, then her husband, and she happily downsized from a five-bedroom house on the West Coast of Sweden to a two-room apartment in the city. From the attic to the basement, kitchen to the bedroom, Margareta tackles the whole house in The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning and suggests what you can get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you’d ever use) and what you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children’s art projects). Digging into her late husband’s tool shed, and her own secret drawer of vices, Margareta brings humor and an element of fun to this potentially daunting task. Along the way readers get a glimpse into her life in Sweden, and also become more comfortable with the idea that “you can’t take it with you.”

A practical book based on personal experience, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, like Marie Kondo’s bestseller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming. This charming and unsentimental approach to putting your life in order—years or even decades before it becomes urgent—is infused with humor and celebrates the importance of living.

Ваша проблема в том, что у вас слишком много барахла. И пора уже это дело исправить. Начать никогда не поздно! Маргарета Магнуссон является не только автором книги о предсмертной уборке, но и матерью пятерых детей, что, бесспорно, дает ей огромный опыт в устранении любых видов беспорядка. Как бы страшно ни звучало словосочетание «предсмертная уборка», оно несет в себе важную мысль – мы захламляем свое пространство. Спонтанные покупки, одежда, кухонная утварь, поломанные вещи, старые игрушки и книги, статуэтки, сувениры из поездок, старые чеки, ненужные бумаги и много-много барахла – знакомо? Почти у каждого россиянина есть балкон (или…

Маргарета Магнуссон является не только автором книги о предсмертной уборке, но и матерью пятерых детей, что, бесспорно, дает ей огромный опыт в устранении любых видов беспорядка. Как бы страшно ни звучало словосочетание "предсмертная уборка", оно несет в себе важную мысль - мы захламляем свое пространство. Спонтанные покупки, одежда, кухонная утварь, поломанные вещи, старые игрушки и книги, статуэтки, сувениры из поездок, старые чеки, ненужные бумаги и много-много барахла - знакомо? Почти у каждого россиянина есть балкон (или гараж), который забит ненужными вещами! В чем же причина: сложившиеся жизненные традиции, менталитет или лень?.. Общество потребления диктует свои правила, а мы можем написать свои! Предсмертная уборка подойдет не только тем, кто собрался переезжать в другую квартиру или даже страну, она подойдет каждому из нас. Как минимум раз в год необходимо проводить генеральную уборку и избавляться от всего лишнего, тем более это помогает и психологически. Секреты автора помогут справиться с этим легко и поэтапно.

A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life.

In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming.

Margareta suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you’d ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children’s art projects). Digging into her late husband’s tool shed, and her own secret drawer of vices, Margareta introduces an element of fun to a potentially daunting task. Along the way readers get a glimpse into her life in Sweden, and also become more comfortable with the idea of letting go.