WHEN ORGANIZING ISN'T ENOUGH SHED YOUR STUFF, CHANGE YOUR LIFE

A well-known organization guru says that getting rid of things attached to past identities allows us to discover the themes of a more satisfying life. Karen White's narration captures the hope in this powerhouse action guide. With natural diction and phrasing that is sensitive to the energy flow of the writing, she gives an appealing interpretation of the author's best advice yet on the well-managed life. The details of the SHED plan—Separate the treasures, Heave the trash, Embrace your identity, Drive yourself forward—are illustrated with stories of stalled lives and transformative breakthroughs. The practicality of Morgenstern's diagnostic questions and strategies and her palpable optimism should help anyone whose possibilities are held down by time-wasting habits, paralyzing obligations, and the leftover stuff of obsolete visions. T.W. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2009]