This is the guide that comes to the rescue of the majority of Americans who would like to retire but don"t think they can. It features profiles of ordinary people who have a net worth of less than the amount popular retirement books say is needed to live a comfortable lifestyle, but who, despite facing the same struggles as many of the intended readers, have retired comfortably. Readers will learn how these people reached their retirement goals, not by amassing great wealth, but by taking the initiative to implement an unconventional strategy. Complete with a tally of the subjects" assets, this book identifies exactly how they took control of their money and their lives to accomplish their dreams.