Everything That Remains
By Joshua Fields Millburn
- Release Date: 2014-01-01
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
What if everything you ever wanted isn’t what you actually want?
Twenty-something, suit-clad, and upwardly mobile, Joshua Fields Millburn thought he had everything anyone could ever want. Until he didn’t anymore.
Blindsided by the loss of his mother and his marriage in the same month, Millburn started questioning every aspect of the life he had built for himself. Then, he accidentally discovered a lifestyle known as minimalism…and everything started to change.
That was four years ago. Since, Millburn, now 32, has embraced simplicity. In the pursuit of looking for something more substantial than compulsory consumption and the broken American Dream, he jettisoned most of his material possessions, paid off loads of crippling debt, and walked away from his six-figure career.
So, when everything was gone, what was left?
Not a how-to book but a why-to book, Everything That Remains is the touching, surprising story of what happened when one young man decided to let go of everything and begin living more deliberately. Heartrending, uplifting, and deeply personal, this engrossing memoir is peppered with insightful (and often hilarious) interruptions by Ryan Nicodemus, Millburn’s best friend of twenty years.
Reviews
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4By dpaulzGood book. Helps one see the alarming misguided beliefs that I/we have been exposed to and accepted by lack of paying attention on my part. Good book.Everything That Remains
5By PCCnutAwesome read. Just an amazing book that I know will change my life.A reminder of what’s really important
5By kristen.sierra11Love these guys, love this message. Everyone needs to hear this.Minimalism worth the effort
4By Torettos Hot Rod HeavenFinally got around to reading one of there books after listening to the podcast for so long. Overall very enjoyable quick read. The narrative makes it easier to grasp the concepts as applied to real life situations.Powerful read
5By MissingNeverlandDon't let the term memoir fool you (I normally find memoirs boring). This is a powerful read. How lucky these authors are to have discovered the true meaning of life at such a young age. Read on and share!Mahalo!!
5By Ragged GloryFinished reading Minimalism, Live a Meaningful Life and Everything that Remains. A real eye opener with factual information that can help anyone with an open mind. Next up, Essentials. Love you guys! T.S. Honolulu, Hawaiigreat read!!!
5By Dahulk57love to read these guys! so down to earth! keeps me focused on what's important in my life.Guidance for all
5By dslkfjsdThoughtful and expressive. Any person who wishes to reevaluate their life and pursue alternate lifestyles should read this book. Minimalism comes alive!Fantastic
5By Stewart711Really enjoyed this book! Made me think differently about several things including goals and what's really important. Highly recommend.Highly recommend!
5By Texas BSNVery few books keep me engaged like this one. I almost didn't want to come to end as I was reading the last pages. But like Ryan mentions at the end, the end is just the beginning. I love that it has allowed to focus on the things that matter, which aren't really things at all.Worthwhile read
5By Katie RoeExcellent series. Read all 3!The Minimalists
5By CCRW1205These guys are the best!Great read
5By AnthonyvanvThis book was so easy to listen to. It was very inspiring.Memoir with insight
5By rjac3fourThe insight and "nuggets" that you can take away and apply to yourself are well placed within an interesting memoir.Thank you
5By Jettison StuffI am so thankful for the courage Joshua displays in the chapters of this book. I work for a huge corporate company but am still low on the totem pole at a store level where we are told "you can work hard and climb wherever you want". I thank Joshua for introducing to me minimalism and the idea that perhaps an endless trek for materials and money is a dead end road. It's really a cliche that many people say, but it's different hearing it from someone who had it and left it by choice. Thank you, Josh & Ryan.Incredible
5By LukebrownctEverything it promises to be and more. Thank you for your sharing your work with us. It is completely inspiring and proves, in my opinion, how much time and dedication is required to fully grasp such a simple concept.At the right time
5By kris.e.smithI've had this book since it was published and stumbled along the way with reading it. After seeing their documentary, I checked online to see which book I should start with first (since I have them all). I noticed on their Twitter account, a woman asked them where to start with their books and they stated to start here. I did and it was worth it. I can relate with Joshua about losing a parent and making you question things (my dad passed in 2012) and I can understand where Ryan was with his career. This was right on time and I intend to live a meaningful and intentional life now going forward. Thank you guys! This was LIFE changing!Truly Enjoyable
5By InfluentialReviewerI thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author has a unique writing style that is both interesting and accessible. Having started my journey into minimalism, it was a great reaffirmation of the decisions that I have made thus far. I loved the footnotes. They cracked me up! Great read! Highly recommend!Great book
5By RoxyRose27Easy to read and very inspiring!
