Category Archives: Reviews

Book review: “All The Money In The World”


    Are you tired of grubbing for money? The financial media is gloomier than ever about the prospects of saving enough for retirement. Every day we’re admonished that we’re not saving enough, that we’ll need millions of dollars, that … Continue reading

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Book review: “Why We Buy”


      I came across this classic while reading about frugal lifestyles and debt payoff. The author talks about retail stores and merchandising and marketing, but he unintentionally offers another benefit. If you understand how the stores are marketing … Continue reading

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Book report: “The 36-Hour Day”


Thank goodness this isn’t a book about the military. I’d sure hate to write that mission description! For those who are reading this topic for the first time here, my father is in a care facility with mid-stage Alzheimer’s. He … Continue reading

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Book report: “The Mindset List”


      “What is happening to our young people? They disrespect their elders, they disobey their parents. They ignore the law. They riot in the streets inflamed with wild notions. Their morals are decaying. What is to become of … Continue reading

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Book review: “Give Smart”


Every once in a while a book review jumps into the posting schedule because I have to give it back to the library tomorrow.  I can’t extend the loan because lots of other readers have reserved it. “Give $mart” must … Continue reading

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