Gazelles, Baby Steps and 37 Other Things Dave Ramsey Taught Me about Debt [Paperback]

Jonathan Acuff (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 197 pages
• Publisher: Lampo Press (February 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978562097
• ISBN-13: 978-0978562090
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jon Acuff used to be a Serial Quitter. He had eight jobs in eight years, constantly hoping the next one would be different. From writing advertising for The Home Depot to branding for companies like Bose and Staples, he's no stranger to the cubicle. In 2010, Jon closed the gap between his day job and his dream job when he joined the Dave Ramsey team to become a full-time author. He has contributed to CNN.com, speaks nationally on a variety of subjects, and is the author of three books: Quitter; Gazelles, Baby Steps And 37 Other Things Dave Ramsey Taught Me About Debt; and Stuff Christians Like. He lives in Nashville, TN, with his wife and two daughters.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss the obvious, December 26, 2010

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Patrick Mitchell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gazelles, Baby Steps and 37 Other Things Dave Ramsey Taught Me about Debt (Paperback)

I think the best way to give you insight into why you should buy this book is to let you know what you might miss out on otherwise. So what follows is a list of "did you knows" that could save you time, tears, and most importantly, money: Did you know that you can "baby-proof" your basement against the inevitable return of your 27 year-old? Did you know that you can make a credit card company write you a love letter? Did you know that instead of having money fights, you could be having "hug fights" and calmly talking about money with your significant other? Did you know that all those things you've been meaning to do with your money or planning to do in the future will never happen if you don't make certain changes now? If you read the book you'll know these things and much more.

Jon Acuff is a funny character, but in (almost) every joke there's truth. This book opens your eyes to the realities of money and debt that are hidden in plain sight. You'll think to yourself, "Of course, this should have been obvious!" But sometimes we need help seeing what's right in front of us, and this book provides such help. I would highly recommend you get this book and let it take you on a journey full of wit, sarcasm, satire and seriousness.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fast Read with Great Tips and Humor, February 15, 2011

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Sean O'Kelly - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gazelles, Baby Steps and 37 Other Things Dave Ramsey Taught Me about Debt (Paperback)

Jon Acuff is the Mark Twain of our generation.

OK, maybe that's going a little far, but his writings are always fun to read. Even when he gets serious about serious stuff, there is still going to be some humor in there to deflect some of the pain that comes with truth.

This book is probably not for everyone. Obviously the guy who gave it 2 stars and bashed Dave Ramsey didn't care for it. But anyone who has read a Dave Ramsey book, gone through a Dave Ramsey class, or seen him speak will appreciate the truths and humor in this book.

I recommend it 100%, then go out and buy the Stuff Christians Like book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What about the Yellow Car?, December 23, 2010

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Seth Fendley - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gazelles, Baby Steps and 37 Other Things Dave Ramsey Taught Me about Debt (Paperback)

As the title of the book says "Baby Steps." This book won't transform your finances overnight. Jon shows how it's all about the small choices that you make, there is no "miracle answer" if you want to call it that. However, Jon writes of how these baby steps don't have to be a downer, they can be fun. (Try Bejeweling things...[...] it makes everything better).

Really that's what the book is all about, having fun with saving money. If you think Dave Ramsey may be a little too blue collar for you, check out this book, it will definitely be aloe enough for you ;)

I read the book in less than 2 hours, the pictures help keep you interested in reading about the next chapter. Really easy, fun read.

Best mini section in the book deals with asking if it comes in yellow to get yourself out of a high pressure sale. I once went into a dealership while shopping for a new car because they had the current year model in yellow, for less than $10,000. (Sounds too good to be true right?) They said, "While the yellow color is attractive, (At this point you know something is up, cause after all...nothing good comes in yellow) it's a standard (and I'm thinking ok not a problem) AND (this had better be good, like a lifetime warranty for it being yellow or something) it has no air condition." That right there about knocked me over...a car, in Arkansas, without air conditioning. Thus solidifying the idea, nothing good comes in yellow.