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The Simple Life: Thoughts on Simplicity, Frugality, and Living Well
The Simple Life Thoughts on Simplicity Frugality and Living Well
Author: Larry Roth (Editor)
An ever-growing segment of society is saying no to the conspicuous consumption and wastefulness that is destroying our planet, our pocketbooks, and our peace of mind. This lively collection of essays explains this grass-roots movement-and shows how we too can avoid the vicious cycle of debt and stress that lies at the end of advertising's lu...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780425161685
ISBN-10: 0425161684
Publication Date: 4/1/1998
Pages: 264
Rating:
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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3.1 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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reviewed The Simple Life: Thoughts on Simplicity, Frugality, and Living Well on + 57 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Collection of 23 essays with topics ranging from simplicity, frugality and living well. Ideas range from "dumpster diving", the pleasures of frugality, saving on your food bill, cooking ahead (frozen assets), frugality goes to college to funeral costs. Authors include: Lisa Carlson, Vicki Robin, Larry Roth, Amy Dacyczyn, Roy Haynes, Patti Anderson and more.
Good book with thoughtful ideas, and some humor.
Bettyann avatar reviewed The Simple Life: Thoughts on Simplicity, Frugality, and Living Well on + 64 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The chapter on "Making Frozen Assets" convinced me to do once-a-month cooking. I still do. Very informative -- great ideas.
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