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The Man Who Quit Money

By: Mark Sundeen
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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A Walden for the 21st century, the true story of a man who has radically reinvented "the good life."

In 2000, Daniel Suelo left his life savings - all 30 dollars of it - in a phone booth. He has lived without money - and with a newfound sense of freedom and security - ever since.

The Man Who Quit Money is an account of how one man learned to live, sanely and happily, without earning, receiving, or spending a single cent. Suelo doesn't pay taxes, or accept food stamps or welfare. He lives in caves in the Utah canyonlands, forages wild foods and gourmet discards. He no longer even carries an I.D. Yet he manages to amply fulfill not only the basic human needs - for shelter, food, and warmth - but, to an enviable degree, the universal desires for companionship, purpose, and spiritual engagement. In retracing the surprising path and guiding philosophy that led Suelo into this way of life, Sundeen raises provocative and riveting questions about the decisions we all make, by default or by design, about how we live - and how we might live better.

©2012 Mark Sundeen (P)2012 Gildan Media, LLC Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Money Management & Budgeting Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Personal Finance Philosophy Science Society Money Management Money Inspiring

Critic reviews

“Suelo isn’t a conflicted zealot, or even a principled aesthete. He’s a contented man who chooses to wander the Earth and do good. He’s also someone you’d want to have a beer with and hear about his life, as full of fortune and enlightenment as it is disappointment and darkness…At its core, The Man Who Quit Money is the story of a man who decided to live outside of society, and is happier for it.” ( Men’s Journal)
“Thoughtful and engrossing biography that also explores society’s fixation with financial and material rewards...Although few listeners will even consider emulating Suelo’s scavenger lifestyle, his example will at least provoke some serious soul-searching about our collective addiction to cash.” ( Booklist)
Thought-provoking Narrative • Inspiring Journey • Honest Portrayal • Challenging Perspectives • Flowing Storytelling
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If you could sum up The Man Who Quit Money in three words, what would they be?

deep thoughtful informative

Who was your favorite character and why?

daniel............because he is so honest and full of life

Which scene was your favorite?

the ending because it resonates with all I am learning in life

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

it made me think about my choices

Any additional comments?

highly recomended reading

informative without being preachy

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I liked how you could relate to the ideal of living a life without money. Trusting God that he will provide for you as He provides for all of His creation. It reminds me of the feeling when you first learn a new skill or challenge like riding a bike. Trusting your self to not fall off that bike for the first time. You must let go of your fears and trust God.

Daniel's journey to trusting God provide and living a life without money or security

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I enjoyed book I gave lot of thing to think about
this book is good for everyone

great book

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Very interesting book. Listening to the struggles with religion and depression was inspiring. I got more out of this book than anticipated.

thoroughly enjoyed

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i find myself very similar to his fundamental values of western civilization. although i’m not sure i can accept the extreme mesures he takes on preserving them; money is not the issue so my stance isn’t against it. my fundamental beliefs that im passionate about are our relationships with the world, earth and human life itself. if capitalism is the best way to engage in a free society, why don’t restructure life in a way that depicts respect for everything around us. greed is a cancer, but so is the mindset that believes some people deserve no housing or food. i love that he exist, extremist are in every corner of life. living without money is a experiment that will serve our society some much needed wisdom. i thank whom have made this audible free of purchase to consume.

his story forces you to analyze your life

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one of the best books I've read in years. such bravery to live without money in a world that worships it.

a truly inspiring book

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Very inspiring. "Life is Strikes and Gutters". ..In 15 words . Life Abide. Read on. In Peace

Very Inspiring

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The first paragraph or so almost turned me off, but I am glad I listened on. Great book!

Surprisingly Good Audible

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I like books that push my own ideas. This book definitely did that. I appreciate his willingness to seek out many different ideas and perspectives. I don’t agree with some of his ideas, but it challenged my own views about money and materialism.

Interesting

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Very interesting and proactive listen. The audio story flows really well as the reader's tone is a good match for the journey of the story.

Great to read if you often question the Why in many aspects of Western living and overall will challenge you to think a little differently while learning all about different aspects of religion, the economy, and the environment.

A story worth being heard.


Thoughtful Journey of a Man Navigating the Powers That Be

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