It took me a few weeks to finish this book and I really can't explain why. Ruth Soukup provides a few great tips for living minimally and I appreciate the Christian perspective she brings to her writing. The problem here is that Ruth Soukup isn't saying anything new. We've heard this all before and, as a result, LIVING WELL SPENDING LESS is forgettable. If you have read her blog, visited the blogs of counterparts, or read any other self-help book about money management, then you've got Ruth's 12 keys and if you keep reading this books then you probably already know those 12 keys (and then some) by heart. This was a bust for me and I'm sad that I spent money on it. I expected something fresh from Ruth Soukup, but I did not get that. If you're new to self-help and money management books, then I recommend starting with LIVING WELL SPENDING LESS because the book is easy to read and very relatable, especially for mothers.