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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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Publisher's Summary
The deeply personal story of why award-winning personal finance blogger Elizabeth Willard Thames abandoned a successful career in the city and embraced extreme frugality in order to create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life and retire to a homestead in the Vermont woods at age 32 with her husband and daughter.
In 2014, Elizabeth and Nate Thames were conventional 9-5 young urban professionals. But the couple had a dream to become modern-day homesteaders in rural Vermont. Determined to retire as early as possible in order to start living each day - as opposed to wishing time away working for the weekends - they enacted a plan to save an enormous amount of money: well over 70 percent of their joint take-home pay. Dubbing themselves the Frugalwoods, Elizabeth began documenting their unconventional frugality and the resulting wholesale lifestyle transformation on their eponymous blog.
In less than three years, Elizabeth and Nate reached their goal. Today, they are financially independent and living out their dream on a 66 acre homestead in the woods of rural Vermont with their young daughter. While frugality makes their lifestyle possible, it's also what brings them peace and genuine happiness. They don't stress out about impressing people with their material possessions, buying the latest gadgets, or keeping up with any Joneses. In the process, Elizabeth discovered the self-confidence and liberation that stems from disavowing our culture's promise that we can buy our way to "the good life". Elizabeth unlocked the freedom of a life no longer beholden to the clarion call to consume ever-more products at ever-higher sums.
Meet the Frugalwoods is the intriguing story of how Elizabeth and Nate realized that the mainstream path wasn't for them, crafted a lifestyle of sustainable frugality, and reached financial independence at age 32. While not everyone wants to live in the woods or quit their jobs, many of us want to have more control over our time and money and lead more meaningful, simplified lives. Following their advice, you too can live your best life.
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- Happy Paddler
- 2019-10-29
straight and narrow.
I understand it is a memoir and I listened to the opening disclaimer, but it would have been nice to hear tips on how to actually scrape together some of the first few dollars when one is already in the red. I skipped the whole chapter on investments because she was talking about things only available in the USA and I am not there.
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- NantReal
- 2018-03-07
Excellent audiobook, and a perfect addition to the blog
A reader of the Frugalwoods’ blog for 4 years, I was hooked from the very beginning by the refreshing content and articulate, hilarious and quality writing. So I was delighted to discover a book was on the way. I downloaded it yesterday (yes, I was THAT impatient) and just finished listening to it. In a word : A.W.E.S.O.M.E. I find that the book explores more deeply some topics that appeared as blog posts I’ve been reading over the years, while developing it all in a more detailed way. For example, the way Liz’s nascent career in Brooklyn shaped her view of many things, or how she discovered her passion for hiking. It’s very well written with a remarkable fluidity. I highly recommend it.
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- Dayln Bryant
- 2019-01-19
Real life examples to saving money
It's nice to listen to a financial advice book that recognizes the privilege associated with their situation. They make it clear that the tips and tricks can apply to anyone but to quit your job and retire may only be possible if you were dealt a lucky hand at the start of your life.
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- Yvon Malenfant
- 2019-08-01
A Wonderful Read
I really enjoyed this book. learned much from it and want to jighly recommend it to all!
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- Ashley House
- 2018-04-02
Inspirational
I love the Frugalwoods blog and I appreciate the story being told in a linear narrative. I am a little disappointed that there wasn't a lot of new and different information. I can also see how some people may feel judged by the book - but I implore that it is worth opening your mind and listening to the message behind the story. We don't all have to be extremely frugal or give up our jobs or stop buying things all together. But we should consider how buying things that we don't truly value may be preventing us from achieving the things we truly want. I continue to turn to the blog for inspiration while I am on my own journey to save money and feel more content with what I have.
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- Catherine Cusson
- 2019-01-23
Very inspiring
Interesting AND useful, a great tool to initiate a reflection on our lifestyle and choices.
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- 2023-02-04
Plesant
I quite enjoyed this book. Thoughtful, thought provoking, and very well laid out. I recommend it.
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