Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life by Ruth Soukup
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Summary
Living Well, Spending Less is Ruth Soukup’s first book, following her wildly successful blog of the same name. She gives her readers even more of what they love about the blog : lots of creative, helpful ideas and advice for moms on a budget along with stories from her own journey to discovering what the Good Life is really all about.
The religious aspect of this audiobook is quite evident and I think it should have been mentioned upfront. Even as someone who usually doesn't mind religious talk, I felt like it overshadowed the intended purpose of providing tips on spending and lifestyle improvements. It came across more as the author expressing personal grievances and delivering religious sermons.
I had high expectations for this book, thinking it would primarily focus on finances. However, I found myself disengaged when the author delved into lengthy discussions about the Bible and Christianity right from the first chapter. It made me lose interest and eventually had to put it down.
I thought this book was just decent. It did have some valuable insights and references to scripture, but I felt there wasn't enough focus on "spending less" as the title suggests. It mainly provided common advice like using coupons and refraining from unnecessary purchases, without offering anything particularly innovative or original. If you're seeking solid advice on "spending less," I'd suggest checking out Dave Ramsey instead.
I can't stop recommending this book to all my friends and I've even saved the website on my phone. Ruth, you're a legend for giving us such amazing insights on how to live a fulfilling and joyful life! Thank you!
This book has a mix of practical tips and common-sense advice, with some suggestions that are more applicable to stay-at-home parents. However, it heavily emphasizes religion and prayer, which caught me off guard. If I had known beforehand about the strong focus on religious proselytizing, I would not have chosen to buy this book.
I was initially really excited about this book based on the title and reviews, but it turned out to be more of a Christian bible study than I anticipated. While I don't mind some Christian viewpoints and scriptures (since I am also Christian), I felt that they were a bit overwhelming in this book. My main intention was to gain practical tips on reducing expenses, not learn about being a better friend or volunteering for charity. However, what really made me stop listening was when the author suggested that readers should not withhold sex from their husbands. I couldn't understand why this topic was even included in a book about spending less. The author herself admits that she isn't an expert in this area, and it becomes evident through the lack of focus on the topic of spending less and the emphasis on faith instead.
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