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How I Lived A Year On Just A Pound A Day
by
Kath Kelly
With the recession biting and green issues constantly in the news, publication of this entertaining but always practical guide to sensible living could not be more timely. Incredible but true the story of how one woman lived for a whole year on just a pound a day. Kath Kelly was broke. That was OK, as all her friends were, too. But she had an important event to budget for,...more
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I read this after reading Judith Levine's Not Buying It, and interestingly Kath Kelly decided on her year of living on a pound a day also after reading Judith Levine's book, and having pretty much the same reaction to it as I had (that it was an interesting idea, but really Levine's life was still pretty indulgent). So Kath Kelly decides to take the idea further. Her budget is tight anyway, as she works part time, and she wants to save up for a wedding present for her brother. So she make a deci...more
Kath Kelly had read 'Not Buying It' by American author Judith Levine. Levine had vowed to stop spending so much money on trivial, unneccessary items for a year. Kelly admired Levine's ideas but she felt (as I did when I read the same book), that Levine had only taken her pledge so far. She carried on with her second home and her expensive hair cuts, her fancy ski equipment and just cut out the things that would not really affect her.
Kath Kelly decided that she would go one better - she would liv...more
Kath Kelly decided that she would go one better - she would liv...more
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In 2008 English language teacher Kath Kelly decided, pretty much on a whim, to live for a year on just a pound a day. Even more amazingly, she actually did it! (although she didn't count her rent and utility bills). Kath has an engaging, modest writing style and I found every detail of her frugal year fascinating. She's obviously much braver than me (she thinks nothing of hitching, and 'wild' camping on her own). I did wonder if she was ever tempted to give up the whole enterprise - at one point...more
Although I found the writing 'voice' rather dull I read this in one sitting.
I liked the helpful list of websites and organisations at the end of the book.
The reason for spending a pound a day grated rather; why give up spending to splurge on an extravagant wedding present for a couple whom Kelly says are already very materialistic (I wonder what they made of this and other discriptions of themselves?!) BUT the choice of present was an excellent one and made me think about renewing my membership...more
I liked the helpful list of websites and organisations at the end of the book.
The reason for spending a pound a day grated rather; why give up spending to splurge on an extravagant wedding present for a couple whom Kelly says are already very materialistic (I wonder what they made of this and other discriptions of themselves?!) BUT the choice of present was an excellent one and made me think about renewing my membership...more
I couldn't do this, and wouldn't want to, not least because such an adventure could only really be attempted by those with no dependents. Even a commitment to one day a week, or even a month, would be too much for most people so the courage and perseverance of Kath Kelly is to be applauded. She learns a lot of lessons about herself and the world around her, and many of her insights are invaluable to anyone questioning the madness of our consumer culture. At a really basic level if you need to sa...more
Wow I started this thinking that it was another self indulgent ' I did it this way' book but what a revelation it is starting to become, it makes you re-consider all the tricks of the advertsing world that we are constantly subjected to and look at what is important. I think that this is going to be in afew family members stocking's this year.
Recently read and I forgot to log it on here. Interesting account of how the author made an oath (after a few drinks) that she could do this, in order to save up for her brother's wedding.
Lots of useful tips - and a mention of BookCrossing!
Lots of useful tips - and a mention of BookCrossing!
Discovered wonderful things like bookcrossing, couchsurfing and many other wonderful things thanks to this book. Eye opener!
Quite fun. Mentions bookcrossing and Freecycle as well as other money saving and environmentally friendly schemes.
Quite good, although it's more of a "that" than a "how".
Great little book. A crusty, westcountry masterpiece.
I enjoyed this book as a light in between read. Furthermore, I love how the author tries to learn her audience about today's consumption society in a very personal and simple way. Well worth a few hour read.
Interesting, but I don't think many of us would manage this.
An inspiring read full of creative tips on how to live well for less. Kath Kelly describes her experience of opting out of consumer culture and discusses the environmental impact and human toll of her former lifestyle without preaching.
Grappig, maar meer een beschrijving van een experiment, dan werkelijke tis of insights.
Feb 26, 2013
Francine
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Lovely, since I don't have work no more, sometimes I live on one euro a day , good advice which I used!
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