All Things Are Too Small: Essays in Praise of Excess by Becca Rothfeld

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In this electrifying debut, cultural critic Becca Rothfeld dismantles our modern obsession with minimalism, mindfulness, and restraint. All Things Are Too Small is a bold essay collection that celebrates the messy, gorgeous excess of being human—from art and desire to pleasure and abundance.

What Makes This Book Essential

Brilliant Cultural Commentary: Rothfeld interrogates everything from Marie Kondo to emotional suppression, exposing how minimalism limits our experience of life and art.

Feminist Philosophy Made Accessible: Deep ideas delivered with humor, energy, and an assertive voice that makes complex arguments feel urgent and personal.

For Lovers of Smart Essays: Fans of Jia Tolentino, Zadie Smith, and Maggie Nelson will find a new favorite. This is criticism that challenges, entertains, and provokes.

A Call to Want More: What if desire isn’t a flaw but a sign of life? Rothfeld reminds us that maximalism isn’t indulgence—it’s necessity.

Book Details

• Author: Becca Rothfeld
• Publisher: Metropolitan Books
• Publication Year: 2024
• Pages: 306
• Binding: Softcover
• ISBN: 9781250849946
• Language: English

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“What if wanting more isn’t a flaw but a sign of life?”