Escapees July-August 2022

from the bookshelf

Rene Agredano and Jim Nelson #103274, fre quent contributors to Escapees magazine, have created some wonderful books. Be More Dog , fi rst reviewed in the May/June 2020 issue of Escapees magazine, is the story of Jerry, their German Shepherd dog who, after being diag nosed with terminal cancer, had to have his leg amputated. His illness motivated Rene and Jim to quit their workaholic lifestyle, sell their business and possessions, and set o ff to travel as a pack in their RV. Jerry demonstrated to them how to live in the present and enjoy all life’s adventures. This awareness started them down their current life’s journey 15 years ago. They created a blog and support group for three-pawed pack members at www.tripawds. com. From that came another book, Three Legs and a Spare: Essentials of the Canine Amputation Books for RVers By MARCELLA GAUTHIER #12371

Income Anywhere! The Ultimate Guide for How to Full-time RV and Support Your Nomadic Lifestyle RENE AGREDANO AND JIM NELSON #103274 • AGREDANO COMMUNICATIONS 2019 ISBN: 978-1-7334689-3-0 • PAPERBACK $13.50 • E-BOOK: $7.50 Rene and Jim have over 15 years of working on the road. Their newly revised fourth edition book is currently number one in RV and Travel on Amazon, with many rave reviews. It is up-to-date with the latest information, including numerous employers offering opportunities and side hustles for working from your rig, work-camping resources and many other income-producing tips. When the covid-19 pandemic hit, they and others found themselves in situations that required thinking of inventive ways to create an income stream. Many people have decided that they like the work-from-home freedom to create a self-suf fi ciency life style and are unwilling to go back to stuffy of fi ce jobs. Although this book is set up for RV living, many of the things that Rene and Jim have discovered can also work

Recovery and Care Handbook from Tripawds . Most recently, they have created an instrumental book about living and working on the road, utilizing the knowledge and their website www.liveworkdream. com. This is an excellent book from these two intrepid RVers and is this month’s feature book. “…with the Agredano’s guidance, you could be on your way to an enriching, ful fi lling, nomadic life.”

in stable environments with some adjustments. Entire chapters on home-based businesses, gig economies, self-employment opportu nities, blog creation and e-commerce suggestions are included in this book. This is one of those books that will provide you with many things to consider and dream about. Rene and Jim share the tools they used to discover what would work for them, and you can use their examples to work through your decision process. This is a marvelous book and an easy, thought-provoking read. It is inspirational and, with the Agredano’s guidance, you could be on your way to an enriching, ful fi lling, nomadic life.

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ESCAPEES Magazine July/August 2022