Margareta Magnusson 2 Book Collection Set - The Swedish Art of Ageing Well & Dostadning - Non Fiction

Titles in This Set
The Swedish Art of Ageing Well (Hardback)
Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning (Paperback)

Details
Condition: New
Format: Mixed Format (Hardback + Paperback)
ISBN: 9781838859497 (Ageing Well)
Publisher: Canongate Books
Age Range: Adult (18+)

Overview
This two-book bundle brings together Margareta Magnusson's most-loved works on living, ageing and letting go. The Swedish Art of Ageing Well pairs gentle humour with genuine life wisdom, while Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning offers a compassionate, practical approach to decluttering a home. Together they form a thoughtful pairing for anyone drawn to Scandinavian minimalism, mindful living, or a good read about growing older with grace. A lovely gift for parents, grandparents, or anyone keen to embrace a calmer, more intentional way of living.

About the Books
The Swedish Art of Ageing Well is a warm collection of essays celebrating the small joys and hard-won lessons that come with age. Magnusson shares delightfully specific advice - wear stripes, eat chocolate, don't leave empty-handed - alongside deeper reflections on embracing change and letting go of what no longer matters. Written with self-deprecating humour, it is a gentle reminder that fresh discoveries and everyday pleasures remain available at any stage of life.

Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning introduces the Swedish tradition of dostadning - literally “death cleaning” - a compassionate method for sorting possessions so loved ones aren't left with the burden later on. Magnusson explains how to separate treasured heirlooms from clutter, downsize thoughtfully, and create simple systems that bring calm to a home. Practical rather than morbid, it has become an international bestseller precisely because its advice suits any age or life stage.

Read together, the two titles complement one another: one offers uplifting philosophy for living well, the other hands-on strategies for tidying a home. Both are written in Magnusson's distinctive voice - candid, funny, and full of hard-won wisdom.

Key Benefits

• Two bestselling titles covering both the emotional and practical sides of ageing well.
• Warm, witty, real-life wisdom told with humour and honesty.
• Gentle, step-by-step decluttering guidance rather than overwhelming advice.
• A thoughtful gift for parents, grandparents, or anyone downsizing.
• A complementary pairing of mindset and method for intentional living.

About the Author
Margareta Magnusson is a Swedish artist who has, in her own words, spent somewhere between eighty and one hundred years on this earth. Born in Gothenburg, she trained at Beckman's College of Design and has exhibited her artwork in galleries as far afield as Hong Kong and Singapore. She has five children and now lives in Stockholm. Her bestseller Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning introduced readers to considerate decluttering, and later inspired a television adaptation narrated by Amy Poehler.

Why You'll Love This Collection
A perfect pairing for readers who love Scandinavian wisdom and practical decluttering advice. These bestselling titles offer warmth, humour, and useful guidance for embracing later life and a simpler home, making a thoughtful gift for parents or grandparents.

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