Simplify

Excellent Introduction to Minimalism

As a “rational minimalist”, Joshua Becker manages to present the idea of a simplified life in a manful way that anyone can relate to. As a regular reader of his website, becomingminimalist.com, there wasn't really any new information here, nor do I need “convincing” of a simple lifestyle. It's easy to read this book and say, “duh, this stuff is obvious” but that's kind of the point. These ideas are obvious when pointed out to us, but easy to forget in practice. Joshua's story provides a glimpse of these ideas in practice, making this book a must-read for anyone new to the subject of minimalism.

If you're not new to the subject, there's not a lot this book can offer you, but it's still a brief, entertaining review of the basics and may still be worth your time.