Comments on: The Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Announcing The Simple Dollar Book Club

By: John

John — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:54:00 +0000

Trent, I’m really looking forward to this. Great book to kick-off the book club with. I just re-read this book on my honeymoon, and it prompted a lot of healthy discussions about life goals and money issues with the new spouse. I’ve started “working the program” and am interested in hearing others’ impressions of YMOYL and in sharing my own results.

Thanks for a great blog!

By: Daisy

Daisy — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:31:25 +0000

what a coincidence that I just ordered that book from Amazon! it’ll get here on the last week of September. :D

ok, so not really much of a coincidence since I first heard of the book on your blog then decided to check it out.

in other words, I’m in!

By: lorax

lorax — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:05:07 +0000

I like the book club idea. Some of us probably have different editions though… will the page numbers match up? (Perhaps subdivisions of chapters?)

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:41:24 +0000

I have a small library of personal finance books and and books on investing that I’ve been accumulating for decades, and I can honestly say that “Your Money or Your Life”, along with Jerrold Mundis’s book on getting out of debt are the two most important volumes on my shelf. They trump every one of the fancy Invest-Like-Buffet books that surround them. Great choice to start the book club, Trent. Looking forward to your comments and the discussion.

By: Evelyn cruz

Evelyn cruz — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:24:38 +0000

I have been reading the symple dollar for a while and I love it..this is my dilema:I am going to be a first home buyer any recomendation that you may have? I will apretiate on the subject.And looking forward to the book club

By: jotrys

jotrys — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:37:31 +0000

OK. Got the book. Let’s start.

By: Nebraska Jess

Nebraska Jess — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:41:59 +0000

Ok, second try – for some reason I can’t get my comments to post. :) I’m definitely in on this one – I actually run my own book review blog, which you can check out at litwitreviews.blogspot.com . Sounds like fun!

By: Nebraska Jess

Nebraska Jess — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:39:51 +0000

I’m in! I actually run a blog that is primarily book reviews – check out http://litwitreviews.blogspot.com . I haven’t had a chance to review any personal finance books yet, mostly because all of the requests I have gotten have been in the fiction genre. But I love personal finance and can’t wait to participate – and create my own reviews on my blog!

By: Dawnry

Dawnry — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:24:24 +0000

I think I still have a copy!!!

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:42:16 +0000

When Trent recommended this book a few months ago, I read it for the first time. The book’s advice is solid and original. Good idea starting the “book club”… I will come back here for what should be good discussions.

By: Sput

Sput — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:26:17 +0000

I actually just finished reading this book two nights ago! Looking forward to the discussions.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:50:49 +0000

Fun Trent! Can’t wait. I got this book a few months ago but haven’t had the motivation to really read a lot of it. Now I definitely will read it with your Club. I look forward to all your insights on this book.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:20:22 +0000

This sounds great. I just picked up this book and want to dig in, but I don’t think I’m going to have time until October anyway.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:15:32 +0000

Trent, how about compiling a list of great books as well? One of my favorite’s that’s still in print is “Nobody’s Fool – A Skeptic’s Guide to Prosperity.” Those just a couple of years old, it’s still in print and has plain-talk chapters dealing with spending and borrowing, making sound investments, the truth about Social Security, and how to avoid being victimized by America’s many intimidating institutions. I found this book eye-opening as it comes not from a “how to” perspective which most books do, but from a “you better know this!” Just a lot of info that I didn’t know…and it gave me lots to think on. Author is Al Jacobs.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:13:13 +0000

Trent, nice business sense on this one. This is a great way to keep your readers coming back and driving up your adsense revenue. You’re a little furtive about it but still a good concept.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:02:15 +0000

I have this book and read it a hundred years ago. But I have always been so broke as a single parent that implementing their principles seemed off the charts for me. However, now that my kids are grown and I make more money, it might be possible.

By: Trent

Trent — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:43:49 +0000

You don't have to read the book to participate and follow along, but the pieces might have more oomph if you do.

By: rita

rita — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:40:19 +0000

I don’t have a copy of the book and have never heard of it here in the Philippines.

But I love the idea of a book club. Count me in!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:26:42 +0000

I am interested in participating. I read this book many years ago, but will check it out again for this.

By: dong

dong — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:48:39 +0000

Trent, I feel like you’re assigning me homework…