Money Secrets of the Amish book review

Money secrets of the Amish is a great read. I read it in six hours. I was amazed at the ease of reading yet the depth of information and knowledge. The Plain people who live a simple life have got a head on their shoulders. That’s why I am so intrigued with their lifestyle. I used to live near them and the Amish and Mennonite lifestyle is one to admire. Their financial mindset is no different. Simply put, “Don’t want for much and save for ‘making down’ “.

When I noticed booksneeze had this book to review I knew I had to have it. I’m a huge fan of Dave Ramsey and the Amish are no different in their thinking. Dave Ramsey would say he didn’t come up with his stuff, he just took what your grandmother taught and packaged it well.

The chapters in Money Secrets of the Amish are laid out well and cover all bases. From recycling stuff to regifting, from delayed gratification to paying bills on time, from shopping secondhand to bartering, Lorilee Cracker lays it out well how to be smart with your money, frugal yet smart. She offers examples in her book from others in differing chapters on tangible ways to save or spend money.

If you want to learn money sense, I can assure your from experience and literature that the Amish are way smarter and make more sense in finances that “Englishers”. Their not just legalistic in their beliefs. Their common sense actually makes common sense. They have learned that being good stewards with their money pays off well and creates good disciplines in all areas of life from child to adult.

I highly recommend reading this book if you question new ways or different ways to help handle money. There is no deep theological way they give. It really is simple, delay gratification, waste nothing, and save for a rainy day! Being a Dave Ramsey fan, I love that she acknowledges him on numerous occasions because the Amish way is Dave’s way. Everything from the snowball effect to the snowflake effect. Pick up a copy. It is well worth your time to read it.

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Websites cited in this book are very helpful. Here are a few I made note of and will be checking quite often.

20somethingfinance.com – An all around great money blog

Wisebread.com – A website to teach you how to live large on a small budget

Myfavoriteeverything.com  – simple tips, fresh ideas, and great products to make your busy life brighter

Frugaldad.com – This site was created for the average family to find financial resources with a conservative slant. By “conservative slant” I’m not referring to politics, rather the “conservative” approach to personal finances.

Moneymindedmoms.com – a safe place where you can interact with other like-minded moms that want to tackle their money issues through knowledge and support. Founded by Suze Orman

Elegantthrifter.com – This is a blog by Stan Williams. He is the Elegant Thrifter and author of The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating with Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Detail.

Thethriftychicks.blogspot.com – Four lady bloggers teach you how to be a thrift store guru

Savingadvice.com - Saving really isn’t that difficult when you have the information as well as the steps to put that information into use. That’s what we’re here for…to give you that all important information and explain how to use it so you can take control of your finances and save as much or as little as you desire.

Localharvest.org – LocalHarvest is America’s #1 organic and local food website.

Barterquest.com – Want to barter… for anything? This website is the Ebay of the bartering system.