The Moneyless Man: A Year of Freeconomic Living

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Imagine a year without spending even a dime. Former businessman Mark Boyle did just that. Following his own strict rules, Mark learned ingenious ways to eliminate his bills and flourish for free. Encountering seasonal foods, solar panels, skill-swapping schemes, cuttlefish toothpaste, and a cash-free Christmas, Boyle puts the fun into frugality and offers some great tips for economical (and environmentally friendly) living. This is a compelling story, you'll never look at money in the same way again.

Mark Boyle has founded the worldwide 'freeconomic' movement. An economics graduate and former business director, he is Irish and lives in Bristol in the UK. His website (justfortheloveofit.org) receives up to 30,000 hits a day and has become a hub for community sharing with over 17,000 members worldwide (many in the US). His story has been reported worldwide and he is an excellent self-publicist. He has been covered in media including: Wall Street Journal, CNN, Huffington Post, New York Metro, BBC World Service, Guardian of London, Sky News, The Times of London, The Star of Canada, La Presse of Canada.

'Essential and enjoyable reading. The fascinating story of an important social experiment, told with humility, insight and great humour.' -- Chris Cleave, author of Everyone Brave is Forgiven 'An inspiring and entertaining guide to escaping the money trap and reconnecting with reality.' -- Paul Kingsnorth, author of The Wake