Stuffocation

Name: Stuffocation
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SKU: 9780241257357
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Living More with Less

By James Wallman

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Summary

Stuffocation by James Wallman examines the consequences of living in a world overflowing with possessions. It argues that accumulating material goods does not equate to happiness and suggests that experiences hold greater value. The book presents a compelling case for shifting focus from owning things to creating meaningful life experiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the impact of consumer culture and are looking for insightful ways to unclutter your life by focusing more on experiences rather than accumulating material possessions. The author provides engaging stories and practical tips to help shift your mindset towards living more meaningfully by embracing minimalism and simplicity.

Stuffocation

We're all stuffocated. We have more stuff than we could ever need - but it's bad for the planet and it's making us stressed. In this book, the author finds that a rising number of people are turning away from consumption, from the exec who's sold almost everything he owns, to the well-off family who moved to a remote mountain cabin.

Stuffocation is a manifesto for a vital change in how we live. It's the one important book you won't be able to live without.

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'Like The Tipping Point meets Freakonomics - but with a huge idea at its heart' - Sunday Times

We're all stuffocated. We have more stuff than we could ever need, but it's bad for the planet and it's making us stressed. It might even be killing us.

In this groundbreaking book, trend forecaster James Wallman discovers that a rising number of people are turning away from all-you-can-get consumption. From the executive who's sold almost everything he owns to the well-off family who moved to a remote mountain cabin, people are making a change.

In Stuffocation, Wallman's solution is to focus less on possessions and more on experiences. It is a manifesto for a vital change in how you live - and it's the one book you won't be able to live without.

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Stuffocation by James Wallman is acclaimed for its exploration of how experientialism is becoming a dominant value system, replacing materialism in shaping our lives. Critics praise the book for being fascinating and inspiring, offering a mix of true-life stories and insightful commentary on consumerism and happiness. The narrative is described as engaging and fluid, with thought-provoking examples that challenge readers to reassess their relationship with material possessions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241257357

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Life

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 368

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Education & Reference James Wallman Mindset & Self Help Non-Fiction Penguin Books Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

James Wallman is a journalist, trend forecaster, speaker, and author. He has written for GQ, the New York Times, the FT, and advised clients such as Absolut, BMW and Nike. James wrote the futurology column in T3 magazine and was editor of The Future Laboratory's forecasting publication. He currently lives in London with his wife and children.