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.
This was such an intriguing book and it gave me lots of interesting points to think about, many of those I will try and implement in my every day life (although maybe not as extreme as Suelo).
I found Sundeen's way of presenting this story factual and not overdramatised, but very thoroughly researched, so I felt I was getting the full story.
What a fascinating life - I would love to meet Suelo one day. If only everyone could read this book and see how many little changes could make an overall difference our world might stand a better chance for future generations.
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