tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post1856347031566500972..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Library Bag: America's Cheapest FamilyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-80277796995177292292007-05-13T09:03:00.000-05:002007-05-13T09:03:00.000-05:00That is too funny: I *just* read this! I also ha...That is too funny: I *just* read this! I also had a similar reaction since I only learned two new things. I have since deleted this from my Amazon Wish List.The Frugal Shrinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648381912678026120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-10846967645834786812007-05-11T23:37:00.000-05:002007-05-11T23:37:00.000-05:00I don't think there's anything wrong with selling ...I don't think there's anything wrong with selling their expertise--it does take huge time and effort to counsel others and compile a book.<BR/><BR/>However, if you're selling to thrifty folk, it had better be a good value!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-44061035507033924932007-05-11T22:15:00.000-05:002007-05-11T22:15:00.000-05:00I did not like it as much as I thought I would eit...I did not like it as much as I thought I would either! I would take Tightwad over them any day.Catherine at Frugal Homemaker Plushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00014697591588112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-53611677965817882352007-05-11T20:38:00.000-05:002007-05-11T20:38:00.000-05:00Thanks for that. I devoured the Tightwad books, s...Thanks for that. I devoured the Tightwad books, so thought that would make it into my library bag. I think I've got the frugality down though.Gini (Hallquist) Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916279353448690962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-56364551997367580672007-05-11T20:05:00.000-05:002007-05-11T20:05:00.000-05:00Thanks for the review. I haven't seen the book, b...Thanks for the review. I haven't seen the book, but I did see the Budget Living interview. It seemed even there that they wanted to sell their book. I don't really like budget websites or books that try to sell you something. I think when it is truely a part of your *being* you just pass it on so others can benefit and learn. To me those articles/websites/books are the best. I also prefer cheap that isn't at cost to other people, you know where others pick up the cost for your cheapness.<BR/>I do enjoy your blog, it is a nice slice of life with a view to budget. :-)<BR/><BR/>Barb CBarbChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009710739587527808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-14792718890680398682007-05-11T17:51:00.000-05:002007-05-11T17:51:00.000-05:00I read an article on this family a couple of years...I read an article on this family a couple of years ago in <I>Budget Living</I> magazine. It was an interesting article. I didn't know they'd written a book. Thanks for the review! Sounds like one to potentially pass on.Anne Marie@Married to the Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600919522369171555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-57478790229609992382007-05-11T16:11:00.000-05:002007-05-11T16:11:00.000-05:00You are 100% correct about this book. I think most...You are 100% correct about this book. I think most of the things they are 'teaching for profit' can be had for free from the library or the internet. I did not see anything new in the book at all. Their web site is all about selling their book and newsletter. <BR/><BR/>I guess if you are pea green about thrift and frugal living you might learn something from this book or the newsletters, but most people would be better to spend their money else where.<BR/><BR/>Love your blog. Thank you for sharing it. Roxie in TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com