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More or Less – Jeff Shinabarger

How much is enough? In a culture that constantly encourages us to want more, it is easy to accumulate possessions, commitments and debts without asking whether they truly make us happy. In More or Less: Choosing a Lifestyle of Excessive Generosity, Jeff Shinabarger, founder of Plywood People, a community of social entrepreneurs in Atlanta, invites readers to rethink their relationship with stuff.

The book grew out of a series of experiments Shinabarger and his family undertook to explore the question of enough. They tried living on less in different areas of life, from food and clothing to money and time, and discovered that having less often brought more freedom, contentment and opportunity to help others.

Shinabarger explores how readers can define enough for themselves and use what they have, whether possessions, money, time or skills, to meet the needs of others. He shares stories of the experiments and of people he has met who have found creative ways to share their excess generously, and he describes initiatives that grew from these ideas. He also addresses the challenges of consumerism and the spiritual dimension of generosity.

Each chapter includes practical ideas, questions for reflection and experiments readers can try in their own lives, individually or with friends and family.

Thoughtful and practical, More or Less is an inspiring read for anyone who feels overwhelmed by consumerism and wants to live more simply and generously. It is written from a Christian perspective but will appeal to many readers interested in simplicity and giving.