The Man Who Quit Money

By: Mark Sundeen

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

A Walden for the 21st century, the true story of a man who has radically reinvented "the good life."

In 2000, Daniel Suelo left his life savings - all 30 dollars of it - in a phone booth. He has lived without money - and with a newfound sense of freedom and security - ever since.

The Man Who Quit Money is an account of how one man learned to live, sanely and happily, without earning, receiving, or spending a single cent. Suelo doesn't pay taxes, or accept food stamps or welfare. He lives in caves in the Utah canyonlands, forages wild foods and gourmet discards. He no longer even carries an I.D. Yet he manages to amply fulfill not only the basic human needs - for shelter, food, and warmth - but, to an enviable degree, the universal desires for companionship, purpose, and spiritual engagement. In retracing the surprising path and guiding philosophy that led Suelo into this way of life, Sundeen raises provocative and riveting questions about the decisions we all make, by default or by design, about how we live - and how we might live better.

©2012 Mark Sundeen (P)2012 Gildan Media, LLC

Critic reviews

“Suelo isn’t a conflicted zealot, or even a principled aesthete. He’s a contented man who chooses to wander the Earth and do good. He’s also someone you’d want to have a beer with and hear about his life, as full of fortune and enlightenment as it is disappointment and darkness…At its core, The Man Who Quit Money is the story of a man who decided to live outside of society, and is happier for it.” ( Men’s Journal)

“Thoughtful and engrossing biography that also explores society’s fixation with financial and material rewards...Although few listeners will even consider emulating Suelo’s scavenger lifestyle, his example will at least provoke some serious soul-searching about our collective addiction to cash.” ( Booklist)

thoroughly enjoyed

Very interesting book. Listening to the struggles with religion and depression was inspiring. I got more out of this book than anticipated.

informative without being preachy

If you could sum up The Man Who Quit Money in three words, what would they be?

deep thoughtful informative

Who was your favorite character and why?

daniel............because he is so honest and full of life

Which scene was your favorite?

the ending because it resonates with all I am learning in life

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

it made me think about my choices

Any additional comments?

highly recomended reading

Daniel's journey to trusting God provide and living a life without money or security

I liked how you could relate to the ideal of living a life without money. Trusting God that he will provide for you as He provides for all of His creation. It reminds me of the feeling when you first learn a new skill or challenge like riding a bike. Trusting your self to not fall off that bike for the first time. You must let go of your fears and trust God.

Surprisingly Good Audible

The first paragraph or so almost turned me off, but I am glad I listened on. Great book!

great book

I enjoyed book I gave lot of thing to think about
this book is good for everyone

a truly inspiring book

one of the best books I've read in years. such bravery to live without money in a world that worships it.

Very Inspiring

Very inspiring. "Life is Strikes and Gutters". ..In 15 words . Life Abide. Read on. In Peace

Thoughtful Journey of a Man Navigating the Powers That Be

Very interesting and proactive listen. The audio story flows really well as the reader's tone is a good match for the journey of the story.

Great to read if you often question the Why in many aspects of Western living and overall will challenge you to think a little differently while learning all about different aspects of religion, the economy, and the environment.

A story worth being heard.

Greatly enjoyed

Loved It! Great inspirer of thought and mirrored many of my own. I hope to meet and have a conversation.

Much more than a book about a man or a single concept.

Thorough, thought provoking, enjoyable. Really had no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. The timeline was interesting and well laid out. I had no idea that I would know some of the other characters and so many of the places and it just made me laugh out loud about Moab and guiding. Good walk down memory lane with overlapping timeline and yet a totally new to me story. In glancing at other reviews I noticed some really strange negative ones. I think readers who simply disagree with or dislike Daniel are 100% missing the point. Get a grip on reality. You don’t like the character of a book? Great, that’s not a review of a book!