Lessons from the Depression is a timely parable that reveals the easy steps you can take to turn your finances around.

“Lessons from the Depression” is a timely parable that reveals the easy steps you can take to turn your finances around. Follow the fictional story of Tim and Tricia Smith who are buried in debt after a job layoff and real estate troubles. Their only hope to avoid bankruptcy lies in a loan from Tricia's estranged grandmother. But instead of lending them money, "Crazy" Grammy Ti sets them on a course of action that not only cleans up their financial mess, but changes their lives as well.

"Darlene, it's amazing! I didn't expect that element in it that would make it a page turner! Your writing is excellent ... and the content is so focused and relevant. I definitely see what you meant by using the 'story' to convey the emotional component ... I find I am really rooting for them now and I am really curious how they will get out of this huge mess!" Vesna Bailey, author of “Notes Before You Go”

"Great job on the book, Darlene. I am glad some folks read what I wrote and acted on my advice (to go to your website).They would do well to act on some of your advice." James Daw, business columnist for the Toronto Star

"Very practical information delivered in a non threatening manner, there was no financial jargon and I found myself looking forward to the next visit with Grammi Ti.Great job! I will be recommending it to my clients."

Michelle Smith Author of Financial Freedom on Your Current Income. www.FinancialFreedomOnYourCurrentIncome.com

"Weaving a fictional tale of a young family's financial troubles around common-sense financial advice, Darlene Gudrie Butts has suddenly found she has a potential hit book on her hands." Dave Hall, Business Scene, Windsor Star