A Simple Choice : A Practical Guide for Saving Your Time, Money and Sanity (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Simplicity can mean so much more than just a simple budget or an unadorned lifestyle..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"A Simple Choice offers new insights, r efreshing common sense and the author's firsthand experience..." -- Linda Breen Pierce, author of Choosing Simplicity: Real People Finding Peace and Fulfillment in a Complex World

"People who long for a life beyond chasing time and money will appreciate the hope A Simple Choice offers." -- Karen Jogerst, author of If I Could Just Get Organized! Home Management Hope for Piles and Filers!

"This book describes how to successfully pursue both the simple and frugal lifestyles. -- Jonni McCoy, author of Miserly Moms

Product Description

The number one complaint of people today is the lack of meaning in their hectic lives. In her second book, A Simple Choice: A practical guide for saving your time, money and sanity, author Deborah Taylor-Hough addresses societal emptiness and the personal search for meaning and purpose. With an aim toward returning readers to emotional replenishment using clear, concise and uplifting examples, A Simple Choice not only examines the futility of keeping up with the Jones but depicts the simply joy and fulfillment of keeping up with ourselves. In an era of self-reflection, A Simple Choice holds the mirror of lifes simple joys that are available to everyone.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891400495
• ISBN-13: 978-1891400490
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #710,540 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Simple Choice, June 24, 2000

By	CookbookFreak (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

I would wholeheartedly recommend A Simple Choice to anyone on the road to simplicity. It is definitely a must-read. Taylor-Hough never assumes to tell anyone what "their" simplicity should look like, rather she inspires with creative ideas and her own experience. Her perspective isn't one of preaching but sharing. Reading her book was like having a conversation with a good friend--I didn't want it to end! The book's title is perfect: to be able to choose a simple lifestyle deliberately and purposefully is the definition of contentment and makes for a wonderful life. And it is a wonderful life, right?

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Simple Choice: A Practical Guide, May 19, 2000

By A Customer

This book is an excellent primer for those being introduced to the concepts of simple-living and for those, like myself, who are avid practioners. The book provides a reflective introduction to the concepts of simplicity,interspersed with personal anecdotes from the author, practical tips,and an excellent appendix which provides other sources for more research into the area of simple-living. The inclusion of tips,hints, and recipes makes this an excellent home resource guide. Many of the tips are geared towards families, but any of them can be adapted for those single or child-less households, and do not diminish the value of the concepts presented.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Warmly written and great ideas., October 17, 2001

By A Customer

Since this book just arrived, it seems somewhat premature to be reviewing it already -- but it has already proven well worth the cost. I absolutely love the gift-giving chapter, filled with incomparable ideas for giving wonderful gifts from the heart that only a Scrooge wouldn't love, but that won't break the bank.
Same with wonderful ideas for holiday traditions, decorations, etc. Although I have not yet had a chance to try them, the recipes for making your own mixes (both practical and suitable for gift-giving), cleansers, etc. seem especially good. I havn't even gotten to the chapters on saving money and cutting costs yet, but am already thrilled with my purchase. I love it!