Goodbye, Things: On Minimalist Living

I keep this book handy, and pick it up for inspiration in my quest towards a lifestyle that conforms to my minimalist needs, although I could never be as minimalist as the author. A very big reason is that he is very technologically savvy and lives a lot of his life via his technology, which works for him, and enables him to whittle down "stuff". Sasaki gives a clear picture of his transition from having a lot of possessions, some of which he said he had acquired so he could give certain impressions to others, rather than for a love of the objects themselves.
I ordered the paperback version, and was pleased to see that the pictures exemplifying some minimalists' living conditions were in colour. I knew they were in the hardback version, which I had read (three times) and was happy to see them in paperback, because they gave the reader a clear sense of what some people had established. Whilst elements of Sasaki's discussions can be found in other minimalist living books, I think he focuses more on psychological aspects of this living style than some other writers, who are often very practically oriented. Sasaki does that as well, with some clear directions to observe the practical. It's possible that some of his thoughts and recommendations stem from his Japanese situation, but I found it very relevant for overall situations. For those of you interested in this subject, I recommend this book.