Lowe - Slaying the debt dragon: how one family conquered their money monster and found an inspired happily ever after

Long live the Queen of Free! Practical, witty, and downright inspirational, Cheries debt-slaying book will lead you out of the dark pit of debt dragons to a place of hope and financial freedom with been-there, dont-do-that wisdom.

CRAIG AND AMY GROESCHEL

Founders of LifeChurch.tv

In todays world, financial choices we thought would bring happiness often turn into chains that keep us from experiencing the freedom that is ours through Jesus. Cherie Lowe will give you the practical tips, tools, and encouragement you need to break the bondage of financial burdens and discover how to live a truly abundant, joyful life.

HOLLEY GERTH

Bestselling author of Youre Going to Be Okay

The tentacles of debt dont just burrow into pocketbooks and bank accounts, they entangle our relationships, our attitudes, and our hearts. This fresh look at living debt-free once and for all is compelling, inspiring, and practical. You cant afford not to buy this book.

MARGARET FEINBERG

Author of Wonderstruck and Fight Back With Joy

If youve ever had a panic attack trying to develop a budget, wanted to get out of debt but dont know where to start, or said the words, Im just not a numbers person, then you need to read this book today. Cherie Lowe is a kind companion for a difficult journey. She helps you make peace with your pocketbook as you learn to see the beauty in a budget, and she does it with wisdom, grace, and a light heart.

EMILY P. FREEMAN

Author of A Million Little Ways

Cherie Lowes incredible story of conquering her familys debt dragon is inspiring, entertaining, and filled with hope. Through practical tips and her own personal battle tales, youll be reminded that financial freedom is indeed possible.

CLAIRE DIAZ-ORTIZ

Author and Silicon Valley innovator

A plethora of words come to mind after reading this incredible book: insightful, honest, practical, challenging, wise, and useful. Cherie Lowe tells her saga with humor, guts, and raw transparency. It is a story that will encourage you to face your own debt dragon with hope and determined courage.

KURT W. BUBNA

Pastor and author of Epic Grace

Slaying the Debt Dragon is an approachable guide to ridding your life of unnecessary debt. Not only are the debt-slaying strategies practical and doable, but the advice comes from a family who truly experienced the journey toward financial freedom. Cherie helps her readers set aside the guilt and shame of living in debt and gives a step-by-step guide to getting out of debt into financial freedom. There is no way that you cannot save money after reading this. For those struggling with debt, this book is filled with hope for a better life ahead. I cant recommend it highly enough!

AMY ALLEN CLARK

Author of The Good Life for Less and MomAdvice.com

Slaying the Debt Dragon is an honest, freeing, and entirely refreshing read. Cheries story inspired me to reevaluate the way I view and spend money. Her wisdom is hard won, and is told with bold, witty authenticity.

MARY D E MUTH

Author of The Wall Around Your Heart

The humility and vulnerability revealed by Cherie in Slaying the Debt Dragon are refreshing and inviting. She has invited the world into her life by giving us a look under the hood of what it takes for the power of debt to lose its sting in our lives. By the end of this book, youll be encouraged to press on to your own financial freedom because of her nonglamorous, authentically simple, and realistic journey that she has invited us to join.

RYAN JOHNSON

Lead Pastor of New City Church, Lawrenceville, Georgia

I read Cheries story with my jaw dropped to the floor. The amount of debt she and her husband acquired is astounding, but the short amount of time in which they put their debt to death is astonishing and inspiring. Through her story and experience, Cherie will give you the practical steps you need to take to walk yourself right on up to the dragon and sling your sword into its mouth. Shell encourage you, give you hope, and hold your hand as you journey out of debt and into a life of financial freedom and wealth acquisition. Now, grab your sword and raise it with her... because shes about to teach you how to slay your debt dragon!

ERIN CHASE

Author of The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook series

Ive known Cherie and Brian Lowe since before they slayed their debt dragons. The freedom they enjoy now comes from employing the principles and advice that Cherie generously shares in this book. Theyre not just theories and platitudes but tried and true principles and habits that turned things around for the Lowes. The good news is that the information Cherie offers really works and can make all the difference in your financial future. Follow Cherie on this adventure you wont regret it.

BRODIE TAPHORN

Associate pastor of Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio

Cherie has given us two amazing gifts: motivation and direction! Throughout the book, you will hear Cheries spunky voice proclaiming, You can do it! Many good resources tell you how to eat the elephant and even where to begin. But if knowing how to was enough, we would all be millionaires! In order to begin, we must believe the end of debt-free is truly possible. Out of the ashes of her familys own financial mistakes and despair, Cherie confidently says, We did it, and you can too! Prepare to be encouraged and empowered!

MICHAEL NAVE

Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Church, Marion, Illinois

With flair, candor, and humor, Cherie Lowe offers a field-tested plan to turn your finances around. Her real-life story, strategies, and no-nonsense advice will help you find the freedom youve been dreaming of.

SCOT LONGYEAR

Pastor of Maryland Community Church, Terre Haute, Indiana

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Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After

Copyright 2014 by Cherie Lowe. All rights reserved.

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