Rating:  Summary: the good, the bad, the BORED! Review: GOOD = HAS SOME GOOD TIPS ON BUDGETING,AND BANKING.BAD = CONSTANT PLUGS, A BIT ARROGANT...MEMEMEMEME! BORED = BOOK TAPE IS BORING,AND MONOTONED
Rating:  Summary: Other books by Michael Phillips Review: Honest Business, Random House 1981 Shambhala 1996 ----- Simple Living Investments ISBN, Clear Glass Press 1984 -----Citizen Legislature, Banyan Tree Press 1985 ----- Marketing Without Advertising Nolo Press 1986 and 1997 ----- Mental Snacks, Clear Glass Press 1987 ----- Clear Glass Press 1989 ----- Disarming Anti-Japanese Prejudice Clear Glass Press 1996 ----- Gods of Commerce, Clear Glass Press 1997
Rating:  Summary: Other books by Michael Phillips Review: Honest Business, Shambhala 1996 ----- Simple Living Investments, Clear Glass Press 1984 ----- Citizen Legislature, Banyan Tree Press 1985 ----- Marketing Without Advertising, Nolo Press 1986 and 1997 ----- Mental Snacks ISBN 931425123, Clear Glass Press 1987 ----- Discourses ISBN 931425190, Clear Glass Press 1989 ----- Disarming Anti-Japanese Prejudice, Clear Glass Press 1996 ----- Gods of Commerce, Clear Glass Press 1997
Rating:  Summary: There IS something here Review: I first read this book several years ago and not too particularly impressed I put it on my bookshelf and forgot about it. The other day it literally fell off the shelf and landed at my feet. I had completely forgotten about the book. It's a short book; why not read it again I thought. I did and was captivated. What happened? I would have given it two stars before, now I'm giving it five. I changed: In the intervening years I have become somewhat financially successful. Back when I first read it I was looking for some method to make money and didn't find it in that book. Now I know there is none. All books are mirrors of their readers as are these reviews. You have learned more about me than you will ever learn about The 7 Laws from reading this review. What can I tell you? Read the book or don't. When you find that no method or technique ever really works then you won't need this book or any other.
Rating:  Summary: Bears rereading every few years! Review: I have just read this book for the third time, and got even more out of it than the previous two. Phillips is a "hippie capitalist" and has refreshing wisdom about the traps money can land you in. The book is unrelentingly honest. If anyone knows where Phillips is now and what he is doing, please let me know. Marcia Yudkin, Author of nine books
Rating:  Summary: Personal ramblings without a point Review: I thought this book would be a little "gem" but it turned out to be a little "stinker". The writing is bush league, dated and without meaningful content - mere personal ramblings seemingly more intent on impressing the reader with personalities he ( the author ) has know. The ideas ( laws? ) are obvious yet made abstact by their presentation. I may be missing something here as I see 5 star reviews. Then again, I may not be smoking the right stuff!
Rating:  Summary: For A Much Better Choice Review: I'm sure the author is a good guy with a big heart, but unfortunately this book is incredibly weak. It's very dated and in desparate need of editing (at one point the author says something about being philosophically against rewriting/editing--and man does it show). I assume consistent plugs by the Whole Earth Catalog and the Whole Earth Review got this book its notoriety, but it's hard to imagine how it has maintained its counterculture mini-classic status. Probably because for years it was the only alternative money book around (and it does have a great title). For much better financial advice and infinitely better writing, check out The Mindful Money Guide. It's wise, witty, and covers all matters financial--always with an eye to quality of life. (The book even has a section titled The Cosmic Laws of Money.)
Rating:  Summary: It's not really about money. Review: If you are looking for a book on how to accumulate the maximum number of green backs, this book is not for you. If you want a simple philosophy of money which will make you wealthy in more than just the material sense, buy this book and read it at least twice. I first read this book almost 20 years ago, and every time I got greedy, and broke one of the Seven Laws of Money, I paid dearly for it.
Rating:  Summary: There IS something here Review: michael phillips is one of the most refreshing thinkers in the world of money and business. this book from the early 70's has much important wisdom for anyone concerned with the subject. the original by random house has been out of print for years and is well worth finding if you can get your hands on a copy. it's totally 70's san francisco, but is richer than the shamballa abridgement.
Rating:  Summary: learn something Review: michael phillips is one of the most refreshing thinkers in the world of money and business. this book from the early 70's has much important wisdom for anyone concerned with the subject. the original by random house has been out of print for years and is well worth finding if you can get your hands on a copy. it's totally 70's san francisco, but is richer than the shamballa abridgement.
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