Comments on: The Man Who Quit Money (book review)

By: Vishnu

Vishnu — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:51:43 +0000

hi Belinda, I think I saw this man on tv and heard the book was coming out a few months ago. Looks like this is it unless there’s others in the US that have completely given up money. The TV news spot was quite fascinating as I’m sure the book is. Time to check it out when I get back to the States.

By: Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri

Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:28:07 +0000

Thanks for the book recommendation. Interesting premise and am interested in his philosophy and impetus to cultivate this type of life. Appreciate you sharing this wisdom with us.

By: One Love Around the World: Janny T.

One Love Around the World: Janny T. — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:33:38 +0000

Truly eye-opening, thank you for this

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:58:27 +0000

I enjoyed reading your review of this book! I am always looking for something good to read, and I especially enjoy autobiographies or biographies of people who make a difference that impact the world – or who dare to be different (although I must admit that I am currently reading the only celebrity autobiography I have ever read). I also enjoy a good philosephical discourse, which makes this book sound even more interestisng. I find this concept of a gift economy fascinating. Honestly, I am totally unfamiliar with it. It seems an almost impossible way to live in our society, where you might be able to barter as opposed to buying – but gifting? We are taught an exchange system – we never expect to get something for nothing. We are encouraged to conform from the time we are very young, and honestly, this works well for most of us, most of the time. To do otherwise, to go against the tide, can be a difficult way to live. Finding acceptance in our culture must be quite challenging for Suelo. Thanks Belinda!

By: Belinda

Belinda — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:43:05 +0000

It’s a very well-written book and the subject is fascinating in almost a mythical way. I suspect you won’t be able to put it down.

By: ayala

ayala — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:15:16 +0000

Great post, Belinda. This book sounds inspirational and I can’t wait to read it. I admire Daniel Suelo for living the way some of us dream…It sounds like an amazing journey!