In ConsumerismTrap & Treasure, author Rose Muraguri explores the definition of consumerism and its historical origins. The book highlights consumerism as a driver of economy progression for countries. The author looks at the negative impact of consumerism on family budgets and explores methods families can use to deflect the effects. Since consumerism starts at an individual level, the book offers practical guidance on how to personally counter consumerism. The book ends with a roundup of the thoughts of Pope John Paul II on consumerism thus giving it a spiritual, ethical and social responsibility outlook. In a world that is bombarded by aggressive advertising and competition with the "Jones", this is a must read before consumerism consumes all of us.