Reviews and Testimonials

 
“Sue’s sage organizing advice is complemented by provocative coaching questions that will evoke and deepen each reader’s essential self-knowledge. Reassuring and comprehensive, this is a map of well-being and empowerment for those traveling the rough road of a chosen or imposed life renovation.”

Denslow Brown, Master Certified Coach
Certified Professional Organizer
The Coach Approach for Organizers

 

 

 
“What I like about Sue West’s new book is that she leaves no stone unturned, no question unanswered when it comes to the process of organizing. Whether it’s stuff, time, perspective or plans, she presents clear, easy-to-follow suggestions and ideas that help the reader clarify what’s important and how to let go of the rest. And she does this from a holistic standpoint, taking into account the emotional and relational factors that are so often at the core of our difficulties in getting and staying organized.”

“Her work is based on the recognition that our lives are a series of stages or chapters, and that each new stage has its own requirements for a successful and fulfilling transition. It can often feel like an overwhelming challenge to manage such transitions deliberately and mindfully. Sue’s robust and encouraging approach to this challenge makes it possible to break down and eliminate even the most daunting-looking obstacles.”

Kathryn May, MSW
Life Coach and Therapist

 

 

 
“Sue West brings a librarian style sensibility to organizing while offering advice that is easily accessible to everyone. Her book Organize for a Fresh Start: Embrace your Next Chapter in Life discusses the art of reorganizing to suit your values and to help you through life transitions.”

“Chapter 7, “Reorganizing What’s Left,” discusses ways to make a newly uncluttered space more functional. The chapter emphasizes that there is no right or wrong way to organize. One must only “Choose a grouping you can remember and easily maintain.” Ms. West makes professional concepts such as space planning seem approachable. The chapter aims to overcome any fear individuals have about getting organized by encouraging small steps. It discusses organizing as an “ongoing process” and encourages communication among those who share living space to avoid unintentionally sabotaging any strides toward a more ordered household.”

“As an archives consultant who helps families create order for their personal papers, and as a former professional librarian, I recommend this book to anyone who bemoans lacking an innate sense of how to order their world.”

“It is also helpful for those who need a new perspective to help rethink their possessions and to re-examine their sense of self to step comfortably into the future. Ms. West’s book will walk you through the steps you need to create an organizational system that works for you and makes you feel in control.”

Melissa Mannon
Archives and Cultural Heritage Consultant
ArchivesInfo