
While Magnusson still recommends decluttering (your loved ones will thank you!), her ultimate message is that we should not live in fear of death but rather focus on appreciating beauty, connecting with our loved ones, and enjoying our time together. The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly shows all readers how to prepare for and understand the process of growing older and the joys and sorrows it can bring.

Throughout, she offers advice on how to age gracefully, such as: wear stripes, don’t resist new technology, let go of what doesn’t matter, and more.Īs with death cleaning, it’s never too early to begin. She reflects on her idyllic childhood on the west coast of Sweden, the fullness of her life with her husband and five children, and learning how to live alone. In her new book she reveals her discoveries about aging-some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. Now, unburdened by (literal and emotional) baggage, Magnusson is able to focus on what makes each day worth living. In her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish tradition of döstädning, or “death cleaning”-clearing out your unnecessary belongings so others don’t have to do it for you. Michael Schaub is a Texas-based journalist and regular contributor to NPR.From New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a book of humorous and charming advice for embracing life and aging joyfully. Swedish Death Cleaning reminds us to focus on what is truly important, and we couldnt find a better team to take this journey with than Peacock and the incredible Scout Team. We are so excited to work on such a life affirming project with the genius creators at Scout, Poehler told Deadline. The series will feature a Swedish cleaner who will visit people in their homes, and help them organize while making sense of their lives and relationships. The Parks and Recreation star will also narrate the show. Poehler will produce the show for Peacock, along with Scout Productions, the company behind shows like Queer Eye and To Catch a Beautician.

I dont think thats fair, really.⁝ont collect things that you dont want. One day when youre not around anymore, your family will have to take care of all that stuff, she said. In a video profile posted by publisher Versilio, Magnusson explained the concept of death cleaning. The publisher says the book features Magnussons radical and joyous method for putting things in order and helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming. in 2018 by Scribner, is a decluttering guide based on the Swedish concept of döstädning, or death cleaning. Amy Poehler is producing an unscripted TV series based on Margareta Magnussons The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Deadline reports.
