Summary:
The book chronicles the author's journey to escape student debt by adopting a minimalist lifestyle, living in a van while attending graduate school at Duke University. It explores themes of frugality, adventure, and the quest for personal freedom through a life of simplicity and self-sufficiency.
Key points:
1. Student Debt: Ilgunas' $32,000 debt post-graduation sets the book's tone, highlighting the impact of student loans and the need for financial planning.
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