Booksneeze Review: Money Secrets of the Amish



This text delves into the world of money from an Amish perspective. Craker discusses everything from the basics—spending, thrifting, and reusing—to thrifty gifting, swap parties, bulking up on food, and even entertainment on a dime. While there are many stories from Amish people and their perspective on money, there are also relevant examples of how to implement changes in your own life at the end of each chapter.

I approached this book with a skeptical attitude regarding two things. First, how would Craker treat the Amish culture? As someone who has always been interested in the Amish culture, I wanted them to be treated fairly and not taken advantage of through this book. I didn't have to worry about that at all—Craker doesn't over-glorify them, but she doesn't poke fun at their way of life. Rather, she praises them for their industrious ways and gives the reader real-life examples that we can relate to.

The second thing I was worried about was, “Would I actually learn anything from this book”? As a regular thrifter, swapper, and all-around cheapskate, I figured I didn't have much else to learn. I was wrong—Craker not only teaches the basis to saving money, she talks about attitude changes (be happier with what you have, and teach contentment to your kids) and even how reusing items instead of buying a new one can help the environment. As someone who goes stir-crazy at sales, this point especially stuck out to me—just because something is on sale or cheap doesn't mean that I need it.

Another chapter I especially liked was the chapter on food. Craker gave specific tips and tricks from the Amish culture that can be easily implemented and applied to a modern situation.
I would certainly recommend this book to anyone interested in saving money. While I had hoped I would learn a bit more about Amish culture, it was understandable to have a book focused more on implementing gradual changes in our modern lives. I definitely learned something from this book and will start the recommendations (particularly in the food department) starting now.

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