Review: Informative, good pictures
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2013
I'm not a trailer dweller and probably never will be, but I have been interested recently in downsizing and simplifying for the singular goal of quitting my full-time job so that I can do more meaningful pursuits with my time. Living in a trailer in a rural area is one means of obtaining the goal, hence I downloaded this little book to get ideas.I was not disappointed. I suppose to some that the author's ideas seem extreme: finding an abandoned trailer near her land (to save on hauling charges, which are substantial), refurbishing it, and adding on to the original structure over time without loans. But you can't argue with success: who doesn't want to be free of their full-time job?The book is loaded with ideas, and that is its great asset: it makes you think about alternatives. It can even give you hope for a new, freer lifestyle if being in control of your time is what you're looking for. The writing is filled with anecdotes about people who have already made the switch from expensive mortgage in town to mortgage-free mobile home outside of town, and best of all, the vignettes are accompanied by clear color photographs (including before and after) and much useful how-to information.If you're looking for ideas or just need a little encouragement to make a change, this book can be very helpful.