Book Review: Choosing Simplicity by Linda Breen Pierce
Choosing Simplicity is a collection of interviews with people who have, in one way or another, simplified their lives. Breen herself wrote the book after becoming disillusioned with her life as a high powered attorney. Many of the people in Breens book made the leap after a major life change — the death of a family member, breast cancer, etc.
Carolyn Thomas – got breast cancer, moved into a small townhouse, got a job working for Salvation Army
Ken Honneger — PhD professional lives with his 25 year old son in 700 square foot apartment in Kansas City, Missouri. Currently living on savings.
Sara and Randy Hobart – moved to Montana from so that they could have time to home school their 3 year old boys
Brent and Ellen Farrows — moved from three bedroom apartment to 450 square foot apartment
* Don't expect to find your “right livelihood” immediately. It may take several attempts.
* Ignore social expectations. For example, after college graduation, Melissa Reid bought a $30,000 brick home in Madison, Wisconsin.
* Think carefully about you really need to be happy.
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