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Meet the Frugalwoods
- Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
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- 14-01-2021
A realistic guide to building a loveable lifestyle
This book was recommended by my mother in law because as she said 'it will sum up the lifestyle my partner and I have lived for the past few years'. We used all of these strategies plus many more to achieve the same goal of buying our little hobby farm (homestead) at 26 in Australia. Its all possible when you have the same concept on life as these two do in this book. Will highly recommend this book to anyone who asks us how we did it at our age.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-09-2018
Loved this book!
A well written, well read book perfect for anyone who is trying to live a more simple frugal life. Was mostly about her life but there were also lots of great tips. Takes a good look at how our culture works and inspires you to walk your own path.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-09-2019
A great story
At very least this is a great story that illustrates one of the many paths to financial independence. It focuses on the impact of living a more intentional life and how this can bring happiness.
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- Carla
- 02-09-2018
Really enjoyed it
I like reading about personal finances - while this isn’t an instructional book its definitely fascinating to listen to their journey and what bits and pieces I can apply in my own life.
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- flynn
- 27-12-2021
amazing story telling
loved it. the entire way through I was totally engaged and enthralled by the story and messages told within. a 10/10 recommendation from me
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- Mark
- 25-02-2024
Great listen
Reads as a life story but with very important and helpful detail on the path to frugality. very inspiring
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- Claire Thorpe
- 19-09-2018
Entertaining, inspirational and educational.
I really enjoyed this book, so much that I listened to it all in one day. The financial advice wasn’t anything new but the way of thinking about what you spend your money on was inspiring. I immediately cancelled all of my unnecessary subscriptions and reconsidered my shopping habits. I have a new found motivation to create savings with a positive attitude rather than feeling deprived. Something I haven’t felt through reading any other ‘financial’ book.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-10-2021
Great story and writing
I really loved this book, Elizabeth’s journey has been similar to my own but she finds much better words to describe her experience and thoughts around her philosophy than I ever could. It really helped me understand my own journey and inspired me to become even more frugal.
For someone who isn’t frugal yet but thinks there’s something missing in their lives, who realised material possessions don’t bring happiness or who is interested in financial independence, this book is a great read and beautifully written.
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- Kim Williams
- 01-09-2018
This book was amazing. I loved every minute of it
love the content, structure.... this book is well worth it and I'm likely to re listen
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- Kindle Customer
- 13-07-2019
A touching story about how to live your live
Loved this book. especially hearing the shifts in perspective and philosophy of money. Makes you rethink how you want to spend your most precious resource, time.
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