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The Moneyless Man: A Year of Freeconomic Living Hardcover – September 1, 2010

by Mark Boyle (Author)
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The astonishing reality of living without our most important resource. Imagine a year without spending any money. Former businessman Mark Boyle did just that and here is his extraordinary and compelling story. Going back to basics and following his own strict rules, Mark learned ingenious ways to eliminate his bills and flourish for free. Encountering seasonal foods, solar panels, skill-swapping schemes, cuttlefish toothpaste, compost toilets and – the unthinkable – a cash-free Christmas, Boyle puts the fun into frugality and offers some great tips for economical (and environmentally friendly) living. Highlighting the huge wastage inherent in modern Western living – we throw away a third of our food – Mark explains how to feed yourself for free with “the four legs of the food-for-free table”. From making paper out of mushrooms and to constructing a rocket stove from discarded catering cans, Mark advocates a return to local economics where we can see the consequences of what we consume. Heart-warming and witty, learn how Mark’s mission affected his relationships. What did his parents think of his crusade? Can you keep a girlfriend when you are moneyless? Do your friends keep in contact when you can’t go out for a beer? A testament to Mark’s astounding determination, this thought-provoking book will make you re-evaluate your relationship to your wallet. Mark Boyle has founded the worldwide ‘freeconomic’ movement. An economics graduate and former business director, he is Irish and lives in Bristol in the UK. His website (justfortheloveofit.org) receives up to 30,000 hits a day and has become a hub for community sharing with over 17,000 members worldwide (many in the US). His story has been reported worldwide and he is an excellent self-publicist. He has been covered in media including: Wall Street Journal, CNN, Huffington Post, New York Metro, BBC World Service, Guardian of London, Sky News, The Times of London, The Star of Canada, La Presse of Canada. Mark is lined up to be interviewed on CNN shortly as The Connector of the Day – a slot which goes out to 300 million people worldwide. He also plans to do a moneyless tour of the US to coincide with publication, where based on previous coverage, he expects major press interest. As he will be hitch-hiking (illegal in the US) and promoting this, he expects more publicity if and when he is arrested.
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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Oneworld Publications
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1851687815
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1851687817
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Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They describe it as an interesting case study, well-written, and entertaining.

"...And, I recommend reading them close together. It was a great reading experience. Chris Bowen..." Read more

"...'s self-deprecating, detailed, clear, and compelling case study is a great read with long-lasting benefits." Read more

"...I like the book, but know better than to ever do something like this alone. And he's not going entirely moneyless either...." Read more

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Customers find the book informative and interesting. They appreciate the good advice and insights it provides for simpler living. The concepts are spot-on, with detailed descriptions of daily routines. The book is resourceful and makes good points about today's world.

"...Two great takes on one fascinating life strategy...." Read more

"...by his experience and that of many others, that there are different ways of doing things, and definitely different ways to live fully satisfying,..." Read more

"...is unlikely to become a mass movement, Boyle's self-deprecating, detailed, clear, and compelling case study is a great read with long-lasting..." Read more

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Customers find the book inspiring and thought-provoking. They describe it as an interesting journey that reminds them of their priorities. The premise is enjoyable and the storytelling is excellent.

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"...for him with his outsize conscience but then realized he has a terrific sense of fun and camaraderie; and in the course of his year without money he..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing quality. They find it well-written and witty, with an engaging voice. The author's ideas are thought-provoking and the book is described as a funny read.

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  • Chris Bowen
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Inevitable Comparison
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2010
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    I had just finished reading, "Twelve by Twelve," by William Powers. It's his account of living in an off-grid structure that is twelve by twelve feet. I loved the book. The fact that Powers was able to make toilet composting and foraging dramatic and fascinating speaks a lot to his ability as a writer. The same can be said of Mark Boyle's book. After reading an on-line article about his experience and watching it pop up over and over again on my list of Amazon recommendations, I caved in and purchased the book. I was a bit hesitant. I mean, how many books about composting and tea made from nettles can one guy read?

    I'm glad I bought the book. And, I'm glad I read the two books back-to-back. Two great takes on one fascinating life strategy. Where Powers left me feeling very spiritual and took great pains to avoid judgment, Boyle gave me a constant sense of urgency and felt compelled to keep reminding me of my carbon footprint and wasteful ways. The book could have been too preachy, but Boyle is able to make his points over and over without putting the reader on the defense. That's effective writing. I also enjoyed Boyle's side-bars from everything to making paper to websites that promote swapping items as apposed to making more of something. I recommend both books. And, I recommend reading them close together. It was a great reading experience.

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    Author of Our Kids: Building Relationships in the Classroom
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining, controversial, interesting, but a bit short.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2011
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    I had very high expectations of this book, and it lived up to most. I would recommend that anyone read it, not just eco freaks and environmentalists, it has the potential of challenging anyone's preconceptions and ideas. Boyle's experiment was and still is very controversial, but the main point is that he shows, by his experience and that of many others, that there are different ways of doing things, and definitely different ways to live fully satisfying, rich lives. Surely most people will find his lifestyle to be too extreme, but he can teach one or two lessons to just about anyone, or at least get most people to think a little bit about how they are living and what they can do not only to become more sustainable, but at the same time happier.

    My only complaint is that it was over far too quickly. Even since I began I knew it was going to be very hard to put it down. I wish he had put as much attention to detail on every chapter as he did in the final one. It leaves you wanting to know more, for a whole year's experience he seems to go over ling periods of time in just a few pages, mentioning only general thoughts or recurring events.

    Many times it has been said and sung: "money can't buy me love". This time Mark not only says it, but shows that living without money doesn't equal being poor (in any aspect), and in fact for some -because most will not even consider doing what he did- it can mean being even richer than with it.
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  • ChristineEllenNYC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Environmentally concerned and witty as well.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2013
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    I was seeking a book on environmentalism and in particular a more first-person perspective on it, only without the sentiment and Romantic sensibility. I love Thoreau, and he has plenty of sparkling cobwebs for our appreciation, but he also reflects on dead mules, bean fields, and ice bubbles. The wide-ranging mind focused on environment is the draw. I tried very many books, including the much-loved "12 by 12." For my tastes, there were simply too many sparkling cobwebs, perhaps too few dead mules and ice bubbles. I might be a cynic. More likely, I grew up on a rural farm, and although I appreciate the glory of sunlight on snow, I also know that when your heat comes from a small Franklin stove, you're not all about the glitter. You're even willing to singe a nightgown to get a spot by the stove.

    I wanted something other than Romantic reflection on nature. I tried the "witty" books "farewell my Subaru" (witty, but maybe wearingly witty?) and "up a creek without a paddle" (a home in Hawaii with all the amenities is off the grid, really?). This book by Boyle was my final selection, and I highly recommend it. He offers a coherent theory for his economic and environmental practices, has a witty voice (my favorite being his "personal ad" for dating while moneyless), and combines both in wonderful sidebars that explain in detail how to make your own paper and ink from common plants (he knows that you are unlikely to do this). Finally, the free cycling movement about which he educates readers really has had an impact, as he shows in his final page listing websites for freecycling, skillsharing, and freegan activities in most major cities. Even though the freegan lifestyle is unlikely to become a mass movement, Boyle's self-deprecating, detailed, clear, and compelling case study is a great read with long-lasting benefits.
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  • Brendan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
    Reviewed in Germany on May 29, 2024
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    If I were younger I would love to try doing what this man is doing.
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  • Chiara
    5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring example
    Reviewed in Italy on December 7, 2019
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    It has been my graduation book , translated a bit into French! Loved the experience he made, agree with that life style! Also got the chance to get in touch with Mark who nicely replied to my mail! I would recommend it
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking
    Reviewed in Spain on December 17, 2017
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    I heard an interview with Doyle before reading his book. The interview made me think and the book even more. It is a good introduction to his ideas and the freedom of moneyless living.
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  • Zheng Hui Lin
    5.0 out of 5 stars am looking forward to a book like this!
    Reviewed in Singapore on April 8, 2021
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    was hoping to go back to 'basic' with life and get out of the rat race! thanks, seller and author!
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  • モスラ
    3.0 out of 5 stars お金を使わない生活についての本というより、著者のイデオロギーを主張する本です
    Reviewed in Japan on March 7, 2018
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    Kindle版で読みました。
    タイトルに惹かれて読んだのですが、お金を使わない生活の本というより、著者のイデオロギー（フリーエコノミー）を主張するための本です。お金を使わない自給自足の生活について具体的に書いてあると思って読むと、がっかりすると思います。もちろん、少しは書いてありますが、彼が引用している他の人の本の方が役に立つかもしれません。
    彼のイデオロギーについての主張が最初から最後までずっと書かれているので、そういう考え方の部分に興味がない人だと、投げ捨てたくなると思います。私は、英語多読の一環として読んでいたので、最後まで読みましたが、既に最初の部分で、いつ本題（具体的にお金を使わない生活）に入るんだ！と思ってイライラしました。ガチにエコな生活を勧めている外国人（アイルランド出身・イギリス在住）がどういう考え方をしているのか興味がある人には面白いと思います。

    この本の中での著者のお金を使わない生活の基本は、野菜等の自給自足、物々交換（労働と物の交換も含む）、野草採集、スーパーなどでの廃棄食料拾いなどです。著者はべリタリアンなので、家畜を育てるというような話は出てきません。
    はっきり言って、スーパーのゴミ捨て場から廃棄食料を集めてくるという話には、それは自給自足とはちょっと違うのでは？と思わざると得ませんでした。

    イギリスの食料自給率は日本よりはるかに高いですが（日本が低すぎるのですが）、現代人が必要とする工業製品を自給自足と物々交換だけで賄うことはできませんし、たかだかこの30年弱の間に普及したインターネットを放棄することすら現代人にはできないでしょう。彼の理想とするような、自給自足の生活に人類が戻ることは彼が生きている間にはないと思いますし、そのような生活に戻るためには、世界の人口は多すぎます。

    今、著者がどうしているのか気になって検索してみたところ、Guardian紙のサイトの2017年11月の著者の投稿記事によれば、2016年からテクノロジーを使わない生活を続けており、疲れているときにはテクノロジーを使う生活を懐かしく思うこともあるようです。彼自身も、誰でも彼のような生活ができるわけではないということはわかっていて、自分の生活を貫いているのだと思われます。
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