This is the true story about how a regular guy managed to trade a paperclip for a home of his own.  Kyle was pretty much a regular unemployed free-spirit without too many prospects.  One night he decided to post an ad on craigslist offering to trade one red paperclip for anything better, with the intention of continuing to trade up until someone offered him a house.  Kyle’s journey takes him to some strange and interesting places, he meets some weird and wonderful people and becomes an internet celebrity.  He trades the paperclip for a fish pen, the fish pen for a doorknob and so on… 

One Red Paperclip is unforgettable because it shows how nothing can be turned into something with the application of creativity and determination.  Kyle is a quirky writer and a good storyteller.  I really recommend this book.  You can also read Kyle’s blog at oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com
 

Photo of the original red paperclip courtesy of flickr user kylemac