*The basis for the wonderfully funny and moving TV series developed by Amy Poehler*

Dostadning, 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 used to help you de-clutter your life, and take stock of what's important.

Radical and joyous, eighty-something Margareta Magnusson's guide is an invigorating, touching and surprising process that can help you or someone you love immeasurably, and offers the chance to celebrate and reflect on all the tiny joys that make up a long life along the way.

Dostadning was previously published in hardback as The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.

About the Author
Margareta Magnusson was born in Gothenburg in Sweden. She has worked for many years as an artist and has had her work exhibited as far as Singapore and Hong Kong. She has death cleaned many times, for herself and others.

Reviews
Packed with positive and practical suggestions, this slim volume could change your life -- JULIET STEVENSON
Describing her own age as "between 80 and 100," she advocates a methodical, thoughtful process, perusing the contents of each room in your home at your own pace before deciding whether to gift, recycle, ditch, etc. That's the "gentle" in the art: Magnusson's is a soothing, grandmotherly voice * * Vogue * *
A fond and wise little book . . . I jettison advice books after I've flipped through them. This one I will keep * * New York Times * *
For those planning to declutter, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning tackles the subject with charm and wit . . . Margareta Magnusson mingles practical tips with memoir and wisdom * * Good Housekeeping * *
[A] frank and honest approach to mortality, and our complicated relationship with hoarding * * Scotsman * *
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 * * Buzzfeed * *
Short, appealing and practical . . . A gentle acknowledgement of the fact that life is short and that you should truly treasure the things that really matter * * The Wee Review * *
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). The main message from this mother of five is: Take responsibility for your items and don't leave them as a burden for family and friends * * Washington Post * *
Witty, useful and oddly profound * * Entertainment Weekly * *
Solid guiding principles for organising your home, no matter your age or life circumstance * * Business Insider * *



Book Information
ISBN 9781786891105
Author Margareta Magnusson
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Canongate Books
Publisher Canongate Books
Weight(grams) 129g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 129mm * 12mm