Eric Brende titled one chapter as; Pulling in the Reigns. This chapter covered their one weakness is conforming to Minimite ways. They successfully lived without any form of modern technology with one exception; the automobile. The Brendes decide to buy a horse, which they named Isabel, as their form of transportation. Along with it they purchased a wagon, a driving harness, a work harness, and a couple of saddles. Even after the total cost of purchasing these items, they were still ahead of what it would cost to drive their car.
It soon became time for the Brendes to leave their current residence, as this was part of the agreement Eric and Mary had set. It was very hard for them to leave, especially Mary. She had become more attached to the place and the people, the Millers, for example, than she ever thought she would. They spent plenty of time saying goodbyes to others, like the Joneses. Before the Brendes left, Mr. Miller said, "You'll do well wherever you go." This gave Eric and Mary a sense of confidence before their trip back to Boston.
Back in Boston, the Brendes tried getting back into the workforce. They did odd jobs foe awhile. They rented a small apartment and with little expenses. The Brendes did their neighbor's laundry and other jobs for him, which shows what they were willing to do for less expenses. It became harder for them to live without modern technology. They succumbed to the use of a telephone/cell phone, car, power tools, and a washer and dryer. Otherwise, they did not own a computer or television. Their children were indulgers of books.
Eric Brende said that technology itself is not a bad thing. People rely on it too much. He stated that we should let technology work for us, not us working for it. It indeed simplifies life, but he thinks it complicates it at the same time.
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