For those stressed out by debt and its repercussions, Did You Buy the American Dream Or Does It Own You? is a light at the end of the tunnel NEW YORK, NEW YORK * Having struggled with debt and depression as a result of chasing "the American Dream," author Jean Marie Rhall is now not only debt-free but financially successful and personally fulfilled. The steps to living debt-free are simple, according to her new book, Did You Buy the American Dream Or Does It Own You?. Realization is the key, followed by behavior changes that can become as easy to follow as the pattern of the debt lifestyle. Rhall draws what seems like a simple conclusion between debt and a lack of personal happiness, yet labels debt as one of the largest unidentified causes of marital unhappiness, depression, and a lack of productivity. She starts by identifying "comfortable habits" to break, such as retail therapy and rewards, and moves on to explain how debt is a vicious cycle that must be ended. Step-by-step, Did You Buy the American Dream deals not only with specific situations, but attitudes that lead to irresponsible spending habits, enabling debtors to get to the source of behaviors resulting in debt. Rhall shows an extraordinary empathy and wisdom that, combined with her practical, active solutions, will enable American debtors to live their own debt-free dream. For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at J44mr@yahoo.com. Did You Buy the American Dream Or Does It Own You? is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide. About the AuthorJean Marie Rhall became aware of the negative effects of debt on individual happiness and relationship success following her gradual slide into debt. Determined to turn her life around and set an example for others, she wrote down her strategies to a debt-free life and attitude in Did You Buy the American Dream Or Does It Own You?. The author of a previous book, Don't Get Divorced Before You Get Married, and the upcoming Reflections of an Open Mind's Eye, she resides in New York. About BookSurge BookSurge LLC, an Amazon.com company, is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services.  Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.   Amanda Sullivan Public Relations Manager BookSurge LLC 7290 B Investment Dr. Charleston, SC 29418 Direct: (843) 789-5163 amanda.sullivan@booksurge.com