A typical Amish farmer in twenty years, while raising fourteen children on a rented farm, saved forty thousand dollars to buy his own farm. That's one thing Lorilee Craker found when she set out to learn how these people could do so well during the present recession. Her many discoveries can help anyone better manage finances.
She learned that Amish money policies not only allow them to save and spend wisely, but also to find peace and contentment in their lives. They understand delayed gratification (no impulse buying!) for one thing, and always pay on time, or preferably never borrow or use credit cards. The Amish, exceptionally hard workers, also know that the best things in life are free.
I found Money Secrets to be smart, funny, and informative. It was a quick easy read, and a helpful thing for anyone to have on their bookshelf.
Growing up, every year my family always traveled to Pennsylvania, so I knew a bit about the Amish and their culture. Whenever we we there I always thought, wow, these people live minimal and seem so very happy. I guess when you do not have something, you do not miss it.
Anyhoot, this book was amazing. The Amish do not believe in electricity in their homes, so right there they are saving a ton of money. I could never live without power. That means no lights whenever necessary, no tv, no radio. However, I can learn, from this book, how to be more responsible when using them and to minimize its use (now, to teach my kids that).
by: Annisa Puspa K from google
