Author Topic: In Cheap We Trust  (Read 3641 times)

avonlea

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In Cheap We Trust
« on: September 08, 2013, 06:47:47 AM »
In Cheap We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue by Lauren Weber

This book delves into America's history of spending and saving (personal, not governmental).  You might be surprised to find that many of our forefathers were not exactly bastions of thrift (as most of us have probably been led to believe) and that certain immigrant groups were chastised severely for their saving habits. The author also throws in stories of her own frugal upbringing and explains why she thinks thrift should be embraced by modern society. 

I thought it was an enjoyable read. 


avonlea

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Re: In Cheap We Trust
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2013, 08:52:17 AM »
Yes, it was a bit jumbled.  I mostly liked the historical facts that she presented.

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Re: In Cheap We Trust
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2013, 09:12:47 AM »
Do they mention Thomas Jefferson? He was bankrupt at one point, IIRC.

rogersbilly

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Re: In Cheap We Trust
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2013, 09:38:03 PM »
The book wasn't really a how to, but described attitudes toward frugality over the years.  The sections on the freegans was interesting to me.  I'd rate it a 3 out of 5 stars, not bad but not great.