If you're hoping that this book will transform your finances overnight then I'm afraid that it's going to be a disappointment but if you're serious about getting or keeping your finances in order and need a starting point then this could be the best money that you've ever spent. The book is never preachy simply because it's written by someone who has probably been in far worse financial straights than most of us. There's sympathy, understanding and a positive approach to putting everything on a better footing.
You might also get quite a bit out of [[Make, Mend, Bake, Save and Shine! by Barbara Warmsley]].
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