{"product_id":"the-lifechanging-manga-of-tidying-up-isbn-9780399580536","title":"The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and star of Netflix’s \u003ci\u003eTidying Up with Marie Kondo\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\". . . like a cartoon character come to life to bless you with tidiness.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- The Washington Post\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sparks of joy are guaranteed. . .\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Library Journal (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre Spotlight: Graphic Novels)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\". . . charming and whimsical . . . If organizational mandates are medicine, this book is like a spoonful of sugar.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e-- Los Angeles Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Whether you're a dedicated Kondo follower, or a KonMari Method newbie  looking for some organizational tips, this cute animated book is sure to  inspire your inner neat-freak.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- InStyle.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Fans of Kondo’s runaway hit, \u003ci\u003eThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up\u003c\/i\u003e,  will recognize tenets of her cleaning philosophy, woven through a  classic manga-style read. Decluttering tips paired with a potential love  story? I gobbled this up in a day.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Food52.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There aren’t many comics that teach actual practical lessons, which is  what makes this one so surprising. This could be one of those rare  examples of a comic with real universal appeal.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eBleedingCool.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eReaders reluctant to submit to word-heavy lectures may be beguiled—and even con- verted—by witnessing Chiaki’s success as played out in an enjoyable story that paints Kondo as more inspiring than inquisitorial.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Previous praise for Marie Kondo:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\". . . the organization expert who dazzled the world. . .\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Just in time to make good on your New Year’s vow to get organized.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\". . .perhaps the world’s only decluttering celebrity.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- The New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\". . .Marie Kondo is helping the world to properly (and lovingly) store their most beloved possessions, one fold at a time.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"To show you how serious my respect for Ms. Kondo is: if I ever get a tattoo, it will say, Spark Joy!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Jamie Lee Curtis, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTIME \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The most organized woman in the world.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003ePureWow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\". . . her voice . . . is by turns stern and enchanted, like a fairy godmother for socks.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kondo's method really can change your life — if you let it.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- TODAY.com \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kondo challenges you to ask yourself whether each object you have is achieving a purpose. Is it propelling you forward or holding you in the past?\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Its strength is its simplicity.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eThe London Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMarie Kondo is a tidying expert, star of the Netflix series \u003ci\u003eTidying Up with Marie Kondo\u003c\/i\u003e, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, and founder of KonMari Media, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEnchanted with organizing since her childhood, Marie began her tidying consultant business as a 19-year-old university student in Tokyo. Today, Marie is a renowned tidying expert helping people around the world to transform their cluttered homes into spaces of serenity and inspiration.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMarie has been featured on more than fifty major Japanese television and radio programs as well as in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes \u003c\/i\u003eof London, \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEllen\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eRachael Ray \u003c\/i\u003eshow, and many more. 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