Showing posts with label scratch beginnings american dream adam shepard homeless hope book review eric nordhoff eternal optimist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scratch beginnings american dream adam shepard homeless hope book review eric nordhoff eternal optimist. Show all posts

Friday, June 26, 2009

Scratch Beginnings: Me, $25 and the Search for the American Dream

Scratch beginnings I just finished this book by Adam Shepard on my vacation to Michigan.  Here's a quick review.  

I was turned onto this book by Dave Ramsey, who recommends it on his website.  

It's the true story of a young college graduate who sets a goal after 365 days to go from homeless with only $25 in his pocket and the clothes on his back to having $2500 in savings, having a roof over his head and a car to drive.  It's an entertaining story, told from his perspective. 

It made me appreciate what I have and reminded me to stop whining and complaining when I begin to think about what I don't have.  The book restored my "make it happen" attitude.  It reminded me to get back to the basics, set goals, and do everything I can to achieve them.  I highly recommend it.  I won't ruin the ending for you.