In 2004, a Brooklyn writer stopped all non-essential shopping to challenge consumer culture; she completed 365 days buying only necessities and turned it into a book | World News1 report from 1 outlet in 1 language · first reported 2026-09-30 11:25 UTC · updated 2026-09-30 11:25 UTC · JSONLifestyle & leisureBrooklynReportsIn 2004, a Brooklyn writer stopped all non-essential shopping to challenge consumer culture; she completed 365 days buying only necessities and turned it into a book | World Newsindiatimes.com · en · 2026-09-30 11:25 UTC