Don't get me wrong, this is a good book. It is a must have for newlyweds or teenagers. But it is not for someone who already is in serious financial trouble. Yes, it does give some advice for those folks, but the book is mostly preventative. I know a family of 12 who live in Alaska where so many things are much more expensive than in the midwest (where the author lives) and though I see that they practice much of the advice in the book, it is impossible to practice all of it. (They do their own haircuts, get food in bulk from a co-op, make their own bread, do not eat out, dress in used clothes....) I really do not see anywhere they could cut - they could move but their extended family is here, and so are their connections and the Dad's job). They do not even have family vacations! And though the family of 12, and we, are not in serious debt, the book does not help us much to be able to make dramatic changes so that we could be more comfortable. Also, music lessons and such, that are a priority for some families, are not even discussed. And if we are truly going to bring about a cultural renewal, some of our children need to be trained in, and enter into, the arts!Get more detail about 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free: A Catholic Guide to Managing Your Money.
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