Charming and gentle book by a lady who's self-admittedly between 80-100 years old, has moved house over eleven times, and after having to "death-clean" for her beloved husband, her mother, her MIL and herself, has lots of great advice and wisdom to share.

Magnusson, through her own stories, shares her beliefs that one shouldn't leave a mess for their loved ones if at all possible and the experience of tidying up can lead to a life that is far less cluttered and in your control.

While ostensibly aimed at those who are aware of their own mortality and/or going through a process of downsizing, as a 30-something who is currently helping with her father's death cleaning, there are many poignant and great take-aways.

Things are not the person. Something that was useful and or beautiful to the person may not be so to anyone else, and that is okay. Realize your children may not want many of your possessions, and start giving them away or selling them now. Have frank conversations with your family members and make your intentions clear.

Would be a great gift book to those who's parents are down-sizing.