Why Enough Is Never Enough: Overcoming Worries About Money - A Catholic Perspective

by Gregory S. Jeffrey

This is not a book about how to make money. Or spend it. Or give it away. Rather, it s a book for anyone who has ever worried about money, about having enough, and it begins with a startling No amount of money will ever lift your anxiety. This may seem counter-intuitive, but in Gregory Jeffrey we have an experienced guide. With degrees in business and theology, he has worked as a development consultant for two decades. In meeting with thousands of individuals to ask their support for various causes, he discovered to his amazement that some people with millions worried constantly about money; others of very modest means seemed immune.

Apparently, making peace with money entails something other than money. This insight led Jeffrey to question every fundamental assumption we hold about wealth. With warmth, humor, and a writing style as simple as the Dakota prairie he grew up on, he offers a unique perspective on the interplay between our spiritual and financial lives. Rich with images, stories, and compassion for the millions now burdened with financial worries, Jeffrey teases out what is required of the soul who wishes to be free of anxiety.

191 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really good! I’m definitely glad I picked it up. It was unique way to discuss money, but I think that’s what made it. Great. I think this would be a great book for any individual to pick up, it inspired me to do some great soul-searching. Highly recommend!!

[Stuart · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was given to me free by Our Sunday Visitor in exchange for an honest review. In this book Gregory Jeffrey fills the pages with personal stories about "Making Peace with God and Money." There are chapters on trusting God, figuring out how much money it takes a person to truly be happy, giving to others in charity, and attitudes of greed vs. gratitude.

By design, this book will not give you advice on how to make money, budget your money, or what to do with your money. Instead, the whole premise is about helping the reader to become comfortable with the money they have and hopefully help them realize that they do have more than enough money to be happy.

I found this book to be good to very good, but lacking for me. I liked that each chapter included reflections and tasks/questions to complete/answer to make you think and grow in your understanding of your own personal and unhealthy want for more money. But I was disappointed with how many personal stories there were in the chapters and felt the entire book was a little too "fluffy" for me and could have been condensed. The message was solid, but you had to wade through a lot to get to the message I would give this book 3.5 out of 5 stars, because it was good, but not what I would want out of a finance book. Check out my other reviews at stuartsstudy.blogspot.com

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bottom line is that we need to be more generous, less greedy, less envious, and more at peace by trusting God