How to Live Well Without Owning a Car: Save Money, Breathe Easier, and Get More Mileage Out of Life Summary and Reviews

How to Live Well Without Owning a Car: Save Money, Breathe Easier, and Get More Mileage Out of Life
by Chris Balish

How to Live Well Without Owning a Car: Save Money, Breathe Easier, and Get More Mileage Out of Life
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Author: Chris Balish
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-08-05
ISBN: 1580087574
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Ten Speed Press

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Summary: 4 Stars

I really was amazed at all the expenses of a car, both in time and money, and it certainly convinced me that cars are a tragic (although sometimes necessary) waste of resources. I knew going into this book going car free wasn't much of an option (we have two kids and live in the suburbs of Minneapolis) but I'm certainly convinced I can be less car dependent....which is tragic because the real savings comes in not owning a car at all. I'm a general contractor and will bike to job sites that are within range (Preferably under 10 miles each way) but the nature of my work limits my full time commuting. As it is you wouldn't believe the looks I get when I roll up on a bike....but when we preach sustainable building practices, the argument goes beyond what the client can buy, it's how we conduct our business. That said, I do what I can and have been able to substantially reduce my mileage per year with careful planning and cutting out needless trips. We biked he kids to church this Sunday (11 miles round trip) and it was great to get the kids outside, get some exercise and eliminate a car trip....a win/win!

The book did get a little repetitive in it's argument, but overall it was a good read. If I had a chance to do it over again (which I suppose I could) I would purchase a home with more possibilities to bike more as the cost savings, health benefit an least amount of negative impact on the air we breath are convincing to me.

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