Robert Wringham
I found this to be a clear and to-the-point written book about escaping the trappings of modern life. Written in a witty, easy-to-read, informal style. As the title suggest, Robert Wringham argues persuasively that we need to very carefully examine how and why we are potentially or actually caught in ‘The Trap’ of unfulfilling work, bureaucracy, rampant consumption and consumerism, debt and, for many, the quiet desperation of various causes of stress, isolation and unfulfilled lives generally. A significant theme of the book hinges around examining our relationship to and ‘need’ for money. Don’t expect any detailed tools, tips or techniques about managing your personal finances there’s plenty of other tedious and boring books about that.