90 Lessons for Living Large in 90 Square Feet (...or more) - Softcover

Cohen, Felice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1500657859 ISBN 13: 9781500657857

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Could you live in an apartment with 90 square feet of floor space, the area approximately the same as a Honda Accord? Could you do it for five years? And could you be happy? Felice Cohen could. And she was. A YouTube video of her astonishing use of space went viral with millions of hits. She has heard from people around the globe, many requesting the outlines of her methods. Felice’s highly organized approach, gleaned from more than 20 years as a professional organizer, prepared her for the challenge of a tiny space, smack in the middle of Manhattan, where the city itself became her “extra rooms.” 90 Lessons is a “want to” guide on how to “live large” in any size space, the message being: eliminate clutter and focus on the things that matter. Whether you live in 90 or 9,000 square feet, this book will be of real practical and immediate value.

About this title

About the Author

Felice Cohen, the grandchild of two Holocaust survivors, is the author of the award-winning book "What Papa Told Me," a memoir about her grandfather's life before, during and after the war. Her newest book, "90 Lessons for Living Large in 90 Square Feet (...or more)", is a motivational self-help book based on the YouTube video of her 90-square-foot Manhattan studio that went viral with millions of views, gaining media attention around the globe. Her video was featured on many top websites such as AOL, Yahoo, the Huffington Post, the Globe and Mail, and the U.K.'s Daily Mail. Felice writes the blog "Living Large in Any Space." What enabled Felice to "live large" in that tiny studio is that she's been a professional organizer for over 20 years. Felice also writes a series of books called The Fancy Tales (thefancytales.com), which are modern day New York City versions of the classic fairy tales we grew up with, yet they contain a wholesomely presented and slightly sophisticated gay twist. These books are under the pen name Weecee. The first three in the series include: She'safella, Peter Pan Zee and Jack and the Bad Stock.

For information on speaking engagements, her books or having Felice organize your life, please visit her website felicecohen.com

From the Back Cover

Felice didn't set out to write a book about living in a micro unit the size of a Honda Accord. But after the YouTube video of her tiny studio went viral, people emailed from around the world asking for advice on decluttering and praising her philosophy about "living large" in a small space. Felice initially moved into that tiny space to finish writing her first book, "What Papa Told Me," about her grandfather, a Holocaust survivor. Turns out, years later when Felice was evicted from the tiny studio when the landlord saw her on Good Morning America, it was her grandfather who told her to buy a place of her own and sent her the down payment. "Sweetheart," he said to Felice. "You lived in a shoebox so you could write about my life. Now it's my turn to help you enjoy yours."

From the Inside Flap

Here are a few of the many emails
written to Felice from strangers inresponse to the YouTube video of her
90-square-foot studio

"I really enjoyed the exhaustive YouTube apartment tour, but what I love evenmore is your amazing adventure and your positive outlook." --­-California

"I watched a video clip about your 90 sq. ft.I always try to declutter but now I see my place getting stuffed withunnecessary things... moving stuff up sounds like a good idea. How do you do it?Its great! So cozy and everything is organized. Would appreciate any advice onhow to organize my living space. Thank you for your video." --­- Croatia

"Being frustrated because of my unorganizedstudio apartment in Portland, Maine, I typed into Google: 'beautiful organizedinteriors.' Thus finding your YouTube. Thanks for the inspiration. Now to getto work eliminating clutter, etc." --­- Maine

"I saw your story on a Greek site here. Believe me you are luckybecause you have the chance to live in this beautiful place. You organizedreally good your small space... and if you will write a book I really want it.Smile every day and take care." --­- Greece

"I saw your video on how you organizedyour apt. You're a true inspiration to me. I wish I could have the gene thatyou do that makes you organized. I hope one day you'll have aDVD/meditation/life improvement instructional video on how to organize yourlife." --­- Spain

"I'm working towards separating myselffrom possessions and towards people, experiences, and my writing. Thank you forthe inspiration!" --­- Tennessee

"I saw your video, very impressive.You're real. Bold and smart. You did inspire me. Not because of your place but,mostly because of your optimism for life and self-confidence. Good luck." --­- India

"When I saw your video I thought, I cando this. I love your energy and creativity." --­-Australia

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1500657859
• ISBN 13: 9781500657857
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142