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Seeking beta-readers for my new book which includes discussion of the PP

Post by Jake » Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:24 am

I welcome feedback from anyone here on the PP forum who would like to be a beta-reader for my new book Four Ways To Quit The Rat Race: Choose Your Own Path To Freedom, Independence And The Life You Want. I'll acknowledge everyone who provides feedback in the book and give you a free copy of the final version too.

The book contains a discussion of the Permanent Portfolio in a chapter about living from investments and I believe all the rest of the content is highly relevant to the community here. If you'd like to hear more about the subject of this book, here is a presentation I gave about it:
https://youtu.be/Zz-dxV8VfPE
A huge amount of research has gone into this book. It contains excerpts from 15 original in-depth interviews with people who have quit the rat race, as well as data from 34 books and 15 websites. I generated 500 pages of background notes. However, I’ve kept the final text short (just 125 pages) and made sure it is easy to read.

I'd love to get your feedback. I appreciate you helping me make the book the best that it can be. If you are interested, please sign up to become a beta reader and get your advance copy here:

EDIT: the book is now finished and available! Here is a link that will redirect to the book on your local Amazon http://getbook.at/jobfree
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Re: Seeking beta-readers for my new book which includes discussion of the PP

Post by Early Cuyler » Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:53 pm

Jake,

I just signed up and am very excited to see what you have so far!
You know how I feel about handouts...cash is much more flexible, hell, cash is king!
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Re: Seeking beta-readers for my new book which includes discussion of the PP

Post by FarmerD » Sat Apr 18, 2015 10:51 am

Jake,
I just signed up.  I'm interested to see what you've got written. 
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Re: Seeking beta-readers for my new book which includes discussion of the PP

Post by Jake » Sat Apr 18, 2015 11:30 am

Thanks guys! You should have an email from me. Really looking forward to your feedback.

All the best,

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Re: Seeking beta-readers for my new book which includes discussion of the PP

Post by hoost » Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:53 am

Just signed up; looking forward to it. Sounds like a nice topic.
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Re: Seeking beta-readers for my new book which includes discussion of the PP

Post by Mark Leavy » Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:41 pm

Jake,
Congratulations on the public release of your new book.  I finished reading it this morning.  Like all of your work, it is wonderfully researched, complete and useful.  I also like the way your writing style is evolving.  In particular, the first chapter introducing your friend Peter seemed very strong and really drew me into what the rest of the book would have to say.
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Re: Seeking beta-readers for my new book which includes discussion of the PP

Post by WiseOne » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:07 am

congrats jake!

Can you send a link to the book?  I'd like to put it on my reading list!
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Re: Seeking beta-readers for my new book which includes discussion of the PP

Post by Jake » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:10 am

Mark Leavy wrote: Jake,
Congratulations on the public release of your new book.  I finished reading it this morning.  Like all of your work, it is wonderfully researched, complete and useful.  I also like the way your writing style is evolving.  In particular, the first chapter introducing your friend Peter seemed very strong and really drew me into what the rest of the book would have to say.
Thanks Mark! For anyone who is interested, here is a link to the completed book on Amazon:
http://getbook.at/jobfree (will redirect to your local Amazon)
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Re: Seeking beta-readers for my new book which includes discussion of the PP

Post by Jake » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:15 am

WiseOne wrote: congrats jake!

Can you send a link to the book?  I'd like to put it on my reading list!
Thanks WiseOne!

Here is a link
http://getbook.at/jobfree
I had some brilliant feedback from the people on this discussion board, following the original request I made on this thread.

If anyone on the PP board is interested in reviewing the book on Amazon, I'll gladly give you a free review copy. Just email me at jake "at" thevoluntarylife "dot" com.
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