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CONDENSED REVIEW by Heidi Saliba Finally Organized, Finally Free by Maria Gracia Searching for ways to get organized can be as cumbersome and time consuming as actually performing the task. For some, the hiring of a professional organizer is the only feasible solution; for others, a good book or Web site is key. The Finally Organized, Finally Free series by Maria Gracia can be purchased directly from her Web site, www.getorganizednow.com. The book generally addresses organizational needs in three ways: by person or group affiliation, location within the home or office and specific tasks. In the introductory chapter, gracia tells readers the only way to save time is to waste less of it. As an example of her own advice, the book is blanketed with bulleted lists, structured paragraphs and is straight to the point. Idea and action are equally matched in this book. Whereas many hands-on, practical guides lack the stabilizing conceptualization of theory and reason (and many idea books provide just the opposite), finally organized, finally free is a balance of both. Gracia provides both the why, and the how. The ideas are very practical and self-evident. Finally organized, finally free can be used right away for those leafing through it, without the tedious commitments of time and intellectual energy most people are already short on. Yet, it is unique in that its potential for long-term, more extended use is not compromised: those with enough time and attention will benefit from it for as long as they continue to read. In a comparison of books with food, this one would count as nutrient-dense for the amount of information packed into 400 pages. Its style and structure, which make it easy to sift through, qualify it as palatable and inviting. (c) Copyright Jan, 2001 - The News Sun and The Evening Star Return to the Get Organized Now!™ About Us Page Return to the Get Organized Now!™ Home Page |