【開箱．圖文書】Einat Tsarfati｜我就亂！處變不驚的免整理魔法

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TitleI'm so confused! The magic of staying calm and organized in the face of chaos.
Original TitleI'm a Mess
AuthorEinat Tsarfati
TranslatorLuo Xiangjie
PublisherXinglu Publishing
Publication Date: 2023-11-29
Language：Traditional Chinese
ISBN13: 9786267244340
BindingPaperback / 224 pages / 14.8 x 21 x 1.7 cm / General audience / Full color printing / First edition
Price450 yuanBooks.com.tw 博客來)

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"I'm a Mess! The Magic of Staying Calm and Tidy" is an illustrated book created by Israeli illustrator Einat Tsarfati. The subject matter is relatable, the illustrations are consistent in style, and the text and images are well-matched, making it a light and enjoyable read.

The entire book revolves around the contrast between "messy person" and "organizing expert/average person," presenting many relatable forms of messiness in daily life. People who tend to lose things easily and dislike tidying up should find it very relatable and relatable. 😇

(The book mentions: "Humans are naturally sloppy." So just accept it XD)

A special introductory article from Books.com.tw:

Don't want to tidy up? Great, any problem? -- Read "I'm Messy! The Magic of Tidying Up Without Frustration"

Almost every page of the book is filled with illustrations, and it's great to appreciate them on their own. The unique color schemes are impressive, and I personally think the illustrations are even more captivating than the text itself 🤣 There are many little details and Easter eggs in the table of contents, chapter pages, illustrations, and text, which are quite interesting!

It's worth noting that this book doesn't primarily teach readers any magic tricks to avoid tidying up, but rather tries to look at different people's lifestyles and personal traits from different perspectives—there's no right or wrong here.

Official Introduction

It's a new year again!
Are you once again determined to learn from your mistakes and formulate a new plan to eradicate this evil?
How can we make good "atomic habits" snowball and generate a "compound interest effect," leading to exponential growth in achievements?
For example, one item a day, getting rid of things you don't use at home, because you've heard:
"Keep only the things that spark your passion, and your life will change miraculously!"
But that's strange, I've heard another contradictory explanation:
"Clutter doesn't mean out of control; the messier your desk, the smarter and more creative you are!"
What's going on?

Marie Kondo's "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" has swept the globe for over a decade, consistently topping bestseller lists in many countries' home and lifestyle book lists. Subsequent publications, television programs, and related merchandise have not only ensured the enduring popularity of her ideas but have also elevated them to a proud life philosophy. Taiwan frequently follows Japanese lifestyle trends, and in recent years, home and lifestyle YouTubers have either advocated minimalism or delved into storage techniques, demonstrating her influence. Interestingly, recently, after YouTubers became so meticulous that they "criticized even commercially available laundry detergent packaging, insisting on buying all-white containers from Japanese home furnishing brands and repackaging them," some have begun to reflect: "Why am I making myself so tired?!"

"I'm Just Messy!" responds to this trend with a different voice.

Compared to tidying experts, the clutter in those who dislike tidying is often innate, and their habits may persist for most of their lives! Author Aina, both a bit of a scatterbrain and a bit of a mess, presents a stark contrast between the lifestyles of "tidying experts" and "messers" in this humorous and witty picture book, demonstrating a level of detail akin to that of a "home life anthropologist"! Aina doesn't claim to be leading a different "philosophy of life," but rather often humorously mocks herself. "I'm Just Messy!" discusses how to manage your natural inclinations that clash with external trends. Of course, we can try to learn from others' strengths, but if we can't truly emulate them, we can simply admire them—and while admiring those experts, we should also learn to see our own traits from different perspectives.

Content

◎Chapter 1 Why is being slovenly a problem?
◎Chapter Two: Are You Sloppy?
◎Chapter 3 What constitutes slovenliness?
◎Chapter Four: How to Deal with the Sloppy One (Who is the Enemy?)
Chapter 5: The Magic of Tidying Up Through Non-Interference
Chapter Six: Organizing Expert VS. Slovenly Person
◎Chapter Seven: The Evolutionary Advantage of Sloppiness
◎Chapter 8 When Should We Let It Go?
Chapter Nine: Redemption

About the Author

Einat Tsarfati

Inat Safatti is an Israeli illustrator and visual artist who graduated with honors from the Bezalel College of Art and Design in Israel, majoring in Visual Communication. She loves illustration, graphic design, and tortilla chips, with illustration being her absolute favorite. Inat has collaborated with publishers in many countries to publish numerous picture books. She has also designed toys, developed apps, and runs a Facebook blog called "Things That Annoy Me." Her representative work includes "Bedtime Stories After Saying Goodnight."