Review for the man who quit money - Book Report/Review Example

As the title itself speaks, this book is a biography of a man who deliberately quit all his money and adopts an alternative lifestyle in attempt of attaining a life of “real” happiness. Sundeen gives a beautiful narration about the lifestyle of Daniel Suelo in the deserts of Utah. He discusses about Daniel’s religious views and the past life incidents which led his way towards preferring this lifestyle as a choice. He also specifies certain notable incidents in his life which became the turning point for his destiny.

In this book, the author tries to elucidate the rational thoughts behind the decision of Daniel. He carries out this with a sense of positive approach. Furthermore, Sundeen also describes about the desperate moments faced by Daniel like fallacious eating of poisonous food and other life-threatening incidents that he had to face during his life in Utah deserts. Even after a dozen of tought years, he had never thought of returning back from this lifestyle. Still persistently, Daniel is moving “on the flank of the mountain, climbing that cliff, with or without his free will, striving to find a life worth living”.

(Sundeen 255). . His attempt to live without money seemed impossible. But, in these 12 years, “Daniel Suelo has not earned, received or spent a single dollar” (Sundeen 3). He has neither mortgaged nor bartered for his needs. He lives in caves of Utah and feeds on wild vegetation and scavenges. According to Sundeen, he is just a simple man who decides on living a life devoid of money. He is neither a recluse nor a prophet. He has strong beliefs on religious matters yet does not conform to any church or religious organization.

He often mingles with the Moab community and spends time discussing with strangers through his website that he maintains from public library. He is not a loafer too. He often works but denies accepting the payment offered for his effort. He believes that “anything motivated by money is tainted, containing the seeds of destruction.” (Suelo 181). Literally speaking, Suelo is living a life with no income and no expense. Although, it may appear ridiculous, it is his way of life. Though he says he accepts whatever is willingly offered, he has volunteered poverty.

His zero money philosophy and tax less life does not make sense when we find him utilizing public libraries, which is being run using the tax payers’ money, for his recreational activities of blogging, checking mails and socializing via Facebook. Though he states he does not accept any welfare, food stamps and handouts from government, it is contrary to his usage of government aided properties like public libraries. Actually, he never gave up money. Every materialistic object he uses is obviously someone’s monetary expense.

However, when viewed from another perspective, it is clear that he had just chosen a lifestyle that makes him dependant