Thrift


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(4.4 stars; 7 reviews)

"This book is intended as a sequel to Self-Help and Character. It might, indeed, have appeared as an introduction to these volumes; for Thrift is the basis of Self-Help, and the foundation of much that is excellent in Character. The object of this book is to induce people to employ their means for worthy purposes, and not to waste them upon selfish indulgences. Many enemies have to be encountered in accomplishing this object. There are idleness, thoughtlessness, vanity, vice, intemperance. . . ." Some of the advice is obsolete, such as discussion about military savings banks and penny banks, but the general principles still apply even today. - Summary from the Preface & TriciaG (14 hr 11 min)

Chapters

Preface & Fable 5:58 Read by Jennifer Henry
Industry 18:40 Read by borchata
Habits of Thrift 37:00 Read by Michele Fry
Improvidence 31:02 Read by mleigh
Means of Saving, Part 1 21:15 Read by czandra
Means of Saving, Part 2 29:10 Read by laurencetrask
Examples of Thrift, Part 1 27:06 Read by laurencetrask
Examples of Thrift, Part 2 26:21 Read by laurencetrask
Methods of Economy, Part 1 23:48 Read by Nichole James
Methods of Economy, Part 2 20:19 Read by Eliza
Economy in Life Assurance 27:49 Read by Jennifer Henry
Savings Banks, Part 1 30:07 Read by Christine Rottger
Savings Banks, Part 2 27:48 Read by Christine Rottger
Savings Banks, Part 3 25:57 Read by Christine Rottger
Little Things, Part 1 24:20 Read by Tanya Bessler
Little Things, Part 2 20:08 Read by TR Love
Masters and Men, Part 1 28:23 Read by Michele Fry
Masters and Men, Part 2 26:05 Read by Michele Fry
The Crossleys - Masters and Men (Continued), Part 1 30:12 Read by William Allan Jones
The Crossleys - Masters and Men (Continued), Part 2 36:16 Read by William Allan Jones
Living Beyond the Means, Part 1 30:05 Read by Michele Eaton
Living Beyond the Means, Part 2 28:59 Read by Michele Eaton
Great Debtors, Part 1 27:19 Read by Gabby D.
Great Debtors, Part 2 31:31 Read by William Allan Jones
Riches and Charity, Part 1 31:11 Read by Kathleen
Riches and Charity, Part 2 33:21 Read by Heather Eney
Healthy Homes, Part 1 31:19 Read by Astrid Weinmann
Healthy Homes, Part 2 37:17 Read by Astrid Weinmann
Healthy Homes, Part 3 32:13 Read by Astrid Weinmann
The Art of Living, Part 1 27:18 Read by Chad Jackson
The Art of Living, Part 2 22:52 Read by Chad Jackson

Reviews

This book is helpful!


(5 stars)

The reader does a great job in the reading of this book!

motivational


(4 stars)

interesting concept of using thrift as everyday experience i guess..

What every person ought to know.


(4 stars)