Overview

From lifestyle trailblazer and author of The Afrominimalist's Guide To Living with Less, a practical guide to move beyond decluttering your space and, instead, declutter your life. When people think of minimalism, they imagine white walls, Scandinavian furniture, and no more than 100 things-all of which must spark joy. But with this emphasis on aesthetics, we lose track of the true potential of adopting a minimalist mindset, that the notion of ""less"" is a choice. It is an option that is intricately connected to finding freedom from a life of overwhelm. And that freedom is more than a feeling. It is a mindset that we must embrace and embody day by day, moment by moment. Freedom, Platt maintains, is determined by our choices. How we choose to spend our time. How we choose to expend our energy. What and who we choose to prioritize. What and who we choose to bear as our responsibilities. What and who we deem deserving of our resources-physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, intellectually, and monetarily. Finding freedom from a life of overwhelm requires us to do the exact opposite of what we have been taught and told to do: we must choose ourselves over the profit and pleasure of others. Written in Platt's winning voice and with full of step by step guidance, Less is Liberation is the book we all need to reclaim our lives and our energy.

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""Christine Platt invites readers to confront the hidden beliefs and generational burdens that fuel our constant busyness in Less Is Liberation. Through deeply personal storytelling and cultural insight, she speaks especially to women who have been conditioned to carry everything and everyone. This is a deeply healing read--equal parts reflective and revolutionary.""--Kate Purmal, author of The Moon Shot Effect ""Christine Platt is a beacon for those of us struggling to figure out balance in an overwhelming and confusing world. Her new book, Less Is Liberation, is memoir and roadmap in one, a guide for women of color in particular who are on a journey to find true personal freedom.""--Deepa Iyer, activist and author of We Are The Builders! ""Christine Platt redefines minimalism as a reclamation practice--one rooted in dignity, self-determination, and truth-telling. Less is Liberation guides us through the quiet, courageous work of letting go: of stuff, of stories, of survival patterns that no longer serve us. With clarity and care, she reminds us that living well is not about keeping up--it's about returning to ourselves. Built on the quiet, radical act of saying 'no more', this book is not about lack, but about reclaiming space for what truly matters. It is an offering--for rest, for reflection, for choosing yourself on your own terms.""--Christine Job, host and creator of the award-winning Flourish in the Foreign podcast ""If honoring yourself and your needs seems impossible in your hurried, overwhelming life, pick up this book and find the freedom you've been craving, not in more but in less.""--Courtney Carver, author of Gentle ""Less is Liberation is for anyone who has felt like they've had to constantly catch their breath. It's timely, relevant, and most importantly, meets readers where they are. Christine's poignant perspective around clearing space in our lives to redesign a more well version of ourselves is a liberating message of second chances and new beginnings. Gentle yet directive, Christine reminds us to be kind to ourselves while forging a new way of living with intentionality.""--Chloe Dulce Louvouezo, author of Life, I Swear: Intimate Stories from Black Women on Identity, Healing, and Self-Trust ""Christine Platt writes so movingly about her journey to less--and is so generous in sharing it with us. Whether you are an avowed minimalist or someone caught up in the messy middle of life, we can all learn so much from this book.""--Laura Fenton, author of The Little Book of Living Small ""If you are looking to let go and lean into new beginnings, this book is for you. Platt invites us all to get curious, get free, and become our best selves without shame or guilt in tow.""--Alexandra Elle, New York Times bestselling author of How We Heal

Author Information

Christine Platt is a lifestyle strategist and modern-day renaissance woman also known as The Afrominimalist. A believer in the power of storytelling as a tool for social change, Christine writes literature for children and adults that center African diasporic experiences - past, present, and future. She holds a B.A. in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, M.A. in African and African American Studies from The Ohio State University, and J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. She is a member of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Association of Black Women Historians, and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. She also serves as an Ambassador for Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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