good book but too yuppy for a poor artist like me - Rated 
I loved YMOYL and hoped this book would be as good. While I did learn a few things, I wished they had spent more time talking about others and less time talking about themselves. They were typical rich yuppie types with more money and stuff than they knew what to do with. The poor things have $9,000 a year in IRA interest alone besides the number of other investments they had. Not to knock having money, but I'm a starving artist type that had never bought into the yuppie dream. I would have liked to maybe hear about someone like me or more about people with lots of debts that need ways to get out from under them. (thankfully, I have no debts). :) It just seemed like they needed two books, one for the yuppies with lots of money, who suddenly become socially aware and want to divest themselves of their things, and one book for people who are naturally frugal, or poor, or in debt. If you're in the last category, this book won't appeal to you as much.
Some good info, but annoying - Rated
After I read this, I was left with a pretty sour taste. A lot of the book is taken up with "See how rich and extravagant we were, and now we're on the YMML program and see how wonderful we are", definitely not the kind of story I want to read if I'm stuck in debt trying to get out.
Flexibility within the application of "Your Money or Life" - Rated 
This books provided good summaries of how people may tailor the "Your Money or Your Life" program to different circumstances. It was highly beneficial by emphasizing the need for flexibility in applying the program's tenets and identifying "lessons learned" from the authors' own experiences. It was also nice to see another viewpoint which substantiated the viability of achieving financial independence and its personal rewards.
Profound and practical! - Rated 
After reading "Your Money or Your Life," I was primed for delving into this book. It has changed my life! While I loved YMOYL, this book revealled practical means of achieving simplicity and happiness. The honesty of the authors was amazing in today's world of plastic-like people trying to "get ahead." Plus, the change is truly my thinking, so everyday changes will manifest as a result. In fact, I made two changes today (thanks to the book) in an effort to slow down life to make it more meaningful. However, I now need advice on how to get a "financially proficient" husband to understand simplicity when he doesn't have time to read! (He's caught in the catch-22 of the American Dream). Basically, this book makes sense and made a lasting impact on me. I highly recommend it.
Good support and examples of 'YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE' Book - Rated
This book provides proof that the guidelines given in 'YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE' do work for any range of income levels. The examples given provide good reading and reinforce the hope and desires a person needs to hang in there and become Financially Independant. I know that I can (and have) lived on a much lower income level than many of the examples given. I still have a good life and only you can (and should) control it. Don't let others siphon your 'life energy' (i.e. money) from you. Make those drains pull their own weight.
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