First published 2020
Cait Flanders was living the dream: a well-paid corporate job, a cozy apartment, and a drawer full of credit cards. But beneath the surface, she felt trapped, anxious, and unfulfilled. Determined to break free, she embarks on a radical experiment - to "opt out" of modern life for a year. From ditching her smartphone to decluttering her home, Flanders navigates the challenges and joys of a simpler existence. Along the way, she discovers the profound benefits of letting go - less stuff, less debt, and less obligation. But can she resist the siren call of her old life? "Adventures in Opting Out" is a relatable, often humorous account of one woman's journey to create the life she truly wants.
Genres: adventure, contemporary, memoir, non-fiction
Vibes: intimate, relatable, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, self-discovery
273 pages · Kindle Edition · Welbeck Balance