About the Author

Peter Walsh is a clutter expert and organizational consultant who characterizes himself as part-contractor and part-therapist. He can be heard weekly on The Peter Walsh Show on the Oprah and Friends XM radio network, was a regular guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and was also the host of the hit TLC show Clean Sweep. Peter holds a master's degree with a specialty in educational psychology. He divides his time between Los Angeles and Melbourne, Australia.

Reviews

Walsh delivers a pitch-perfect reading of his guide to conducting a full-life audit and organizing one's six major spheres (relationships, family, work, money, health and spirituality). Walsh's analysis is clear and well-structured, and he presents his prescriptions in an even-keeled, candid voice, never veering into preachy or condescending tones. The first of the five CDs is imbedded with a PDF containing printouts (quizzes for self-analysis, exercises for implementing suggested strategies and a calendar) to use while following along with the audio. Anyone with chaos in one or more of Walsh's six categories will find this a fun and helpful listen. A Simon & Schuster hardcover (Reviews, Nov. 17). (Mar.) Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.

Verdict: This well-written and entertaining guide to simplifying one's life is recommended for all public libraries. Background: Former host of The Learning Channel's Clean Sweep show and a best-selling author (It's All Too Much), Walsh addresses the six key areas of life: family, relationships, work, health, money, and spirituality, arguing that clutter is contagious and disorder in any one sector can sweep in and overwhelm the other parts. He presents step-by-step plans for removing clutter and prioritizing activities in order to spend time and energy on those areas that really matter to you. Simplification and letting go of "stuff" (including unnecessary activities) can relieve stress and make you happier and healthier.-Mary E. Jones, Los Angeles P.L. Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.