Broke is Beautiful by Laura Lee
The economic downturn has forced nearly everyone into a life of limited means, but author Laura Lee was broke before it was cool. She wont tell anyone to clip coupons or forego their morning lattein fact, she wont give any guidance on how to be saved from a dark financial destiny. Instead she provides readers with a psychological how-to full of fun tidbits. Broke is Beautiful is an insightful compendium of history, inspiration, facts, and humor that all celebrate the lack of money as a gateway to more serenity, self-awareness, and yes, even security. In the tradition of Alain de Bottons How Proust Can Change Your Life and Eric Wilsons Against Happiness: In Praise of Melancholy, here is an unconventional take on a subject that is relevant to us all. It is quirky comfort for the (literally) poor soul: offering historical and geographic perspective, ponderings on consumerism and credit scores, and even recipes for ramen noodles.
DianaPageJordancom
"Read ""Broke is Beautifu"l" - It's Funny!... Lee throws out facts that'll make you feel better if, for example, you're trying to get by on minimum wage. "Half of the people on earth survive on less than $2 a day." She lays it on, fact after fact, until you just have to admit you're lucky to be living in these times."
Brokelyn.com
"Author Laura Lee may have well written the Brokelyn manifesto, the recession-victims' King James Bible and the brokester "I Ching" all wrapped into one. Her new book, "Broke is Beautiful", is a vast, thoughtful and intensely researched tome on the value of living the cash-strapped life." "Midwest Book Review", June 2010"Laura Lee gives readers a good array of thoughts and wisdom and makes for a very entertaining and fun read. ""Broke is Beautiful"" is a choice and highly recommended read which shouldn't be missed for those who want to live well when they got nothing in the wallet."
DianaPageJordan.com
"Read "Broke is Beautiful" - It's Funny!... Lee throws out facts that'll make you feel better if, for example, you're trying to get by on minimum wage. "Half of the people on earth survive on less than 2 a day." She lays it on, fact after fact, until you just have to admit you're lucky to be living in these times."
Brokelyn.com
"Author Laura Lee may have well written the Brokelyn manifesto, the recession-victims' King James Bible and the brokester I Ching all wrapped into one. Her new book, Broke is Beautiful, is a vast, thoughtful and intensely researched tome on the value of living the cash-strapped life." Midwest Book Review, June 2010"Laura Lee gives readers a good array of thoughts and wisdom and makes for a very entertaining and fun read. "Broke is Beautiful" is a choice and highly recommended read which shouldn't be missed for those who want to live well when they got nothing in the wallet."
"Read ""Broke is Beautifu"l" - It's Funny!... Lee throws out facts that'll make you feel better if, for example, you're trying to get by on minimum wage. "Half of the people on earth survive on less than $2 a day." She lays it on, fact after fact, until you just have to admit you're lucky to be living in these times."
Brokelyn.com
"Author Laura Lee may have well written the Brokelyn manifesto, the recession-victims' King James Bible and the brokester "I Ching" all wrapped into one. Her new book, "Broke is Beautiful", is a vast, thoughtful and intensely researched tome on the value of living the cash-strapped life." "Midwest Book Review", June 2010"Laura Lee gives readers a good array of thoughts and wisdom and makes for a very entertaining and fun read. ""Broke is Beautiful"" is a choice and highly recommended read which shouldn't be missed for those who want to live well when they got nothing in the wallet."
DianaPageJordan.com
"Read "Broke is Beautiful" - It's Funny!... Lee throws out facts that'll make you feel better if, for example, you're trying to get by on minimum wage. "Half of the people on earth survive on less than 2 a day." She lays it on, fact after fact, until you just have to admit you're lucky to be living in these times."
Brokelyn.com
"Author Laura Lee may have well written the Brokelyn manifesto, the recession-victims' King James Bible and the brokester I Ching all wrapped into one. Her new book, Broke is Beautiful, is a vast, thoughtful and intensely researched tome on the value of living the cash-strapped life." Midwest Book Review, June 2010"Laura Lee gives readers a good array of thoughts and wisdom and makes for a very entertaining and fun read. "Broke is Beautiful" is a choice and highly recommended read which shouldn't be missed for those who want to live well when they got nothing in the wallet."
Laura Lee is the author of fourteen books including fiction, children's literature, and poetry. Her nonfiction work covers a wide range of topics including how weather has changed the course of history (Blame it on the Rain), the science behind annoying things (The Pocket Encyclopedia of Aggravation), avoiding everyday dangers (100 Most Dangerous Things in Everyday Life. The San Francisco Chronicle said, Lee's dry, humorous tone makes her a charming companion. . . . She has a penchant for wordplay that is irresistible. Recognized by 99% of American adults, Reader's Digest puts true stories, trusted advice, and family-friendly humor right at your fingertips. Every issue includes expertly selected advice on health, nutrition, home, and food, plus stories of national and lasting interest, including real-life dramas, cultural issues, and profiles of hometown heroes. Visit rd.com for more information.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780762438952 |
| ISBN 10 | 0762438959 |
| Title | Broke is Beautiful |
| Author | Laura Lee |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US |
| Year published | 2010-04-13 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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