It looks great Steve, I am in need of a new book excellent timing! Seems that you have already had some constructive comments – however just to give you my first impression,reads well and sparked my interest. However,when was it that you decided that you had escaped the work slavery? I’m always amazed at the time factor involved. Did you have a defining moment or did it creep up on you? I’m guessing that when Julie heard her own request to her boss it became real for her. So I guess what I am trying to say is that maybe something a little bit more about your own personal financial freedom in addition to Julie’s 1 day of extra freedom. Just a thought…and I fear that I have not explained myself well. Greenfrog