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Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life
Written by Ruth Soukup
Narrated by Charity Spencer
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About this audiobook
Discover the secrets to finding balance amid the scattered pieces of a chaotic life.
Have you ever felt that your life is spiraling out of control? Do you sometimes wish you could pull yourself together but wonder how to manage the increasing demands of home life, family, budgeting, and your own needs?
Take a deep breath. Beginning with practical action plans and drawing you toward the deeper and calming truths of biblical wisdom, Ruth Soukup will help you:
- Discover the place where your talents and abilities intersect.
- Take back your time and open your schedule by making simple, daily shifts.
- Reduce stress by clearing out the clutter.
- Learn easy ways to cut your grocery bill in half.
- Create a practical cleaning schedule that works.
"An incredible book that will teach you how to spend smart without compromising a great life. Ruth's stories and practical advice will make you want to be a better mother, wife, sister, and friend."
--RACHEL CRUZE, coauthor with Dave Ramsey of Smart Money Smart Kids
"Ruth knows firsthand how mamas like us live crazy busy lives, and she steps in as a friend to help us manage and love every minute of it. She offers her best tips for gaining control over the chaos with wisdom-based insights on all things thrifty and family. I'll be reading it again and again!"
--RENEE SWOPE, bestselling author of A Confident Heart
LanguageEnglish
PublisherZondervan
Release dateDec 30, 2014
ISBN9780310342403
Author
Ruth Soukup
New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup is dedicated to helping people break through fear and create a life they love. Through her top-ranked Do It Scared® podcast and her popular blog, Living Well Spending Less, she provides easy-to-follow guidance for following your dreams and reaching your goals. She is also the founder of the Living Well Planner® and Elite Blog Academy®, as well as the author of five bestselling books. Her practical advice has been featured all over, including in Women’s Day, Entrepreneur, Family Circle and Fox News. She lives in Florida with her husband Chuck and two daughters, Maggie and Annie.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be a helpful and practical guide for managing finances and decluttering. The book provides great tips and tools, with a Christian perspective that is applicable to both believers and non-believers. While some readers found it too preachy and filled with scripture quotes, others appreciated the personal anecdotes and useful advice. Overall, it is a valuable read for those seeking to save money and create more space in their lives.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 12, 2023
If looking for solutions to spend less money and have more space in your life this is the right book to read. It’s full of great tips and tricks (with a great Christian and biblical view, but also applicable for non believers ) and assignments to implement what you’ve read.2 people found this helpful
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Sep 12, 2023
Fantastic book!! I enjoyed it very much.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Sep 12, 2023
I’m sure that it must be a great read for people who are christians. It was too preachy for me but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad book either. Hopefully it helps people knowing whether it is for you or not.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 12, 2023
This book was amazing! Really enjoyed all the practical tips and tools Ruth arms you with! It’s one to read and re-read!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5
Sep 12, 2023
I will give it a 2.5 stars, no more, as, it’s true what the other reviews say, she constantly quote scriptures and often it feels like a bible study or a preaching. I though I’ll have no problem with that as I am a Christian and I love being reminded scriptures but this is too much and it gets very unnerving. Eventually in the second half of the book, when she talks more about herself and quotes less Scriptures (it feels as she HAS to put them there) it gets better she even gives good tips and send you very often to her own site. Then she picks the Scriptures and the preaching again toward the end but I did get something out of it although not as much as I was hoping for.