How Not to Be a Messie: The Ultimate Guide for the Neatness-Challenged [Hardcover]

Sandra Felton (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Galahad Books (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578660432
• ISBN-13: 978-1578660438
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #811,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative and Joyous!, March 20, 2000

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Wallflower35223 (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Not to Be a Messie: The Ultimate Guide for the Neatness-Challenged (Hardcover)

BUY THIS BOOK! Intelligently written, funny and unbelievably helpful, this book is a must for even those people who think they've got their home and life in order. Not just about cleaning your house, this book literally helps you clean your life and soul. Liberating without being condescending, or suggesting that one give up sentiment or family traditions. (i.e. you can keep your children's Christmas tree ornaments and give away that 1/2 finished needlepoint kit... and feel no guilt.) A celebration of family and respect. Ms. Felton is a truth teller and in this case, the truth doesn't hurt, it frees you from the bondage of your 'stuff'. Bravo! I've bought 6 copies and am passing them out to everyone I care about.

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It really is both books., August 2, 1999

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This review is from: How Not to Be a Messie: The Ultimate Guide for the Neatness-Challenged (Hardcover)

This book really is just a combination of The Messies Manual and The Messie Motivator, back to back under one cover. There isn't even a separate preface for this edition. Two for the price of one.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Motivator!, February 29, 2000

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Clutter Free in San Diego - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Not to Be a Messie: The Ultimate Guide for the Neatness-Challenged (Hardcover)

If you're drowning in a pile of clutter and junk, can't find anything when you need it and feel hopeless that you cannot change, this book is for you! I was amazed at how much it motivated and inspired me and instilled a hope that I CAN CHANGE and I don't have to be a victim any longer. After cleaning out my closets and drawers this weekend, I feel such a weight has been lifted, and I KNOW I am FINALLY on my way to a clutter-free life! This book gives great advice for maintaining a clean home once the junk is removed, also. It is filled with humor and encouraging quotes/verses that totally motivated and inspired me. The author did not make me feel guilty for being a slob, but instead explained the REASONS for my lack of ordiliness and offered awesome tips which challenged me to change! I can't tell you enough how REFRESHING it is to come home to a clean house and know I don't have to be afraid to open any of my closet doors ANYMORE or feel the shame associated with a messy home! I am a new person! Thank you Sandra Felton!