Mary and Eric moved back to Boston and spent two years saving money to move to their favored destination somewhere in the Midwest. After I read Chapter 21 I really thought they would move back to Boston and get caught up with the fast paced technological world. Once again, Brende surprised me. He sure learned how to live inexpensively. I was actually goad that he at least had an old car that his father had given him to use in case of an emergency. I know I would not want to live without an automobile. In fact, I love cars and plan to someday purchase a 1970 Chevy Chevelle LS-6.
What a clever idea to buy a rickshaw that is powered by a bicycle. Now I will have to admit that is not how I want to make a living. But the part I do like is the fact that they only paid $50,000 for their house and are not in debt. I also like that they still barter with neighbors and save money. Finishing off his basement and renting it out as a bed and breakfast was also a good idea. I also liked the idea of home schooling, I wasn’t home schooled but my mother spent every day working with me throughout my school years. For five years, from the age of seven to twelve, we traveled around biking so I had to miss a lot of school. We had a wonderful time and it made the three of us as close as any family could be. I talk to my parents every day at least once but usually I talk to them two or three times during the day just to say hello.
The amazing thing to me is the fact that they are able to make a living and they spend only about two or three hours a day working.
This was a very interesting book and I have great respect for this couple and their family.
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I think one of the most amazing things is how humble he has become throughout this entire experience. He doesn't care what his neighbors think of them - he knows who he is and what he wants to do! For goodness sake, he went to MIT and was a taxi driver and a rickshaw driver!
Your family used to bike around the country? Very cool!
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