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Summary: GENE DOES IT AGAIN!
Review: Gene Simmons does it again, with his second book: SEX MONEY KISS. He has written another great piece of work! Plus, his philosophy is now accessible to the public! This book is a financial advise-type of book, explaining how Gene started out as a poor boy in Israel, and came to America, making millions as he lives his life. The information presented in this book is much to my taste. I like the way Gene thinks, acts, and writes. He is so awesome. I just love reading his writing, the subjects are great, his opinions are great, and his writing style is great. He is just a great, great man! This is very informative to KISS fans as well as anybody who is in the market for some good advice or a new philosophy.
"New York Times bestselling author (KISS and Make-Up) GENE SIMMONS returns to explain his philosophy of life: how he's gotten more sex, money, and KISS than he ever imagined... and how you can too." [Gene Simmons Front Cover] I picked this book because it was written by possibly the greatest man on earth... Gene Simmons. He is my favorite band member of the greatest group in rock history: KISS. Plus, this is written around Gene's philosophy, which makes people who follow it, lots of money. I like money also, so yet another reason I chose this book. Another thing, cover is sure to catch your eye. It features a bright, silver-metallic background, with Gene's mouth presenting his unusually long tongue. I find this cover quite awesome. It's sure to grab your attention! He did a great job on the presentation of the book itself. It's very neat and the appearance of the cover is great.
"Let's face it, just because I stick out my tongue a lot and spit fire doesn't mean I have any qualifications to advise anyone on relationship, money or career issues. I don't. Yet I've lived with a beautiful woman for twenty years with never a cross word between us, in a relationship based on honesty and full disclosure. I've amassed a fortune-and 'expert business people' work for me. And for three decades I've been in KISS- a bad that has scaled the heights and broken every possible record, from album sales to touring to merchandising and licensing." [Gene Simmons Front Cover] I loved this book for the reasons such as: it was written, in a sense, very similar to the way I think, and it was written by my role-model, about how he made his fortune. The fact that it was written by him added greatly to my enjoyment. Gene was also an English teacher before he started hitting it big in KISS. I'm guessing that is why he writes so greatly. This book is almost flawless. You just have to keep an open mind to what he's saying. Personally, he could tell me to go jump off a cliff, and I would do it. Although, I don't think that a lot of people are so greatly committed to being a KISS fan as I am. Still, his advice is definitely worth considering. It could be very helpful to those who are in need of a financial track.
"Believe in your gut feelings... your own instincts. Everyone around you will tell you why something won't work. It's up to you to prove them wrong and be there at the finish line to collect." [Gene Simmons 74] Summing up this review, there wasn't a thing I didn't like about this book. The author (Gene) writes wonderfully, the content is very informative, plus the appearance and overall presentation are excellent. It was a very good piece of literature. It also helps if you have read his other New York Time's best selling book: KISS and Make-up. It too has a bunch of wonderful information about Gene, as well as the rest of the band, and his thoughts on different subjects. Both books are a must for the big-time KISS fans. Well, Gene, keep on writing, we'll keep on reading!
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Summary: Interesting book
Review: Gene Simmons is many things--celebrity, entertainer, singer,songwriter, bass player, producer, actor and owner of a 7 inch tongue, yet since the 90's Gene Simmons has certainly showed his muscles as a great business man and a hands-on person who will take the bull by the horns to get the job down and fulfill his american dreams. All on his own, he's published his 1st book KISSTORY & did official KISS conventions all on his own, worked out the red tape with Ace & Peter to do the KISS reunion, and many other marketing avenues like 100's of KISS collectibles, his own magazine TONGUE, cartoon show MY DAD THE ROCKSTAR and put out a new solo cd...Basicly, this is the sister book to KISS & MAKE-UP...where K&MU was an autobiography, SEX, $, KISS is his story of how he lives by his own rules--wheather it's dealing with his relationships with women, his do-it-yourself additude to make money and fulfill his dreams and how he turned KISS (again!) into a multimillion corporation by managing the Band himself since the early 1990's. I like how Gene is so self motivating...in this book, he explains how he rolls up his sleeves, researches how to produce, market & distribute many things like books, conventions, band member contracts and the such and how it can pay off in the end and how by reading the book, can utilize his advice to reach your goals for as much $$$ you can get out of a job or product..nice touches in the book are his sample drawings of works in process that have succeeded like his magazine, selling his own line of bass guitars and comic books and some that haven't--or haven't yet--like KISS sneakers and,yes, KISS toilet paper!!...the part about his views on woman & marriage is blunt, yet truthful in some instances and is very entertaining and humorous... Some things in this book hit home and other things you can take with a grain of salt..Gene has great charisma, and I love hearing him talk in interviews and, now, in books--Gene is NOT a stupid rockstar--he is an extremely smart & savy business man who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty to reach his goals---he calls distributors, adding a personal touch with the poeple he works with to create & distribute his merchandise and ideas, researches, manufacturers and is into the design and concept of many of his goods & products---from KISS arena tours to movies to comics, action figures--and even a KISS wreastler--Gene's THE MAN and a great role model for any businessman--weather you try to work at being a rockstar to having the most popular fruit stand on a street corner, Gene's delivery in these pages can offer you clarity, guidance and an esteem booster!!!..Thru music or literature, Gene sure makes you think and can give you a kick in the pants to get up and live and do your best to reach happiness & fortune. This book was great and reccommend it to both KISS and non-KISS fans!!
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Summary: You wanted the best, skip this then
Review: Gene you are always saying you only care what the fans think, here goes. Let me start by saying I am a huge kiss fan. This book goes to everything that is bad about the band, they are a business first and a band second (maybe third behind comic book characters). I admire Gene's honesty but his thoughts on reality are a little clouded by his money. His advise to by a house only when you can pay for it, great if your first was over a million dollars! I enjoyed his first book very much, buy it. This one I got because I found an autographed copy and didn't know what it was about. It is like a self-help book. When you are a millionaire for more than 20 years (and deservedly so I may add) it is a little hard to stay in touch with the common man.
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Summary: NO BASIS IN REALITY
Review: Good advice but most of it not realistic. Example; Work 7 days a week and don't take vacations till you're wealthy. If you do take vacations, you're loser. I think that's kinda harsh, but maybe that's the point. The only reason I'm giving this 2 stars I s as usual, Gene was entertaining and did make some good points.
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Summary: A LIMITED EDITION LUNCHBOX FILLED WITH STUFF
Review: I am a passionate collector of things that have to do with KISS and Gene Simmons. I have just about every collectible they've ever done. This is outstanding. A shiny silver lunchbox...inside which there is a copy of Gene's new book on CD (he did the reading!) and there's also a CD with two brand new songs on it. I'm not so sure my little girl will be carrying this lunchbox to school...but I'll surely be bringing it to work (my spare copy...one is for my collection!).
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Summary: Funny and filled with decent advice...
Review: I dunno if anyone who reads this book will actually be as successful as Gene Simmons, but at least they'll be taken for a whole lot less cash than Tony Robbins takes people for. And Gene is speaking from experience. There are some great jokes, as well as great advice in this book. If you get a chance, get the Audio CD version, too. It definitely makes the morning drive to work more interesting..
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Summary: ACCEPT IT AND ENJOY IT FOR WHAT IT IS.....
Review: I enjoyed the book quite a bit because I bought it with the mindset of reading something fun and entertaining, which Gene Simmons usually is. So therefore, I wasn't disappointed. Sure its full of a lot of the same BS you've heard him talk about over the years, but it is entertaining and well written. Besides, if you are buying a book written by Gene Simmons of KISS to plan your future by, financial or otherwise, maybe you should get a clue!!! Just read and enjoy.....
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Summary: What can I say?
Review: I got this book because it was an autographed edition. I really didn't think it would be of any interest. I was wrong! He gives a lot of good advice in personal finances. Some of it should be common sense, but it's amazing how quickly we forget the basics! I don't agree with everything he says, but I've already used some of his advice and it's working for me! What more can I say?
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Summary: Best Business Book I've ever read Says Republican fan
Review: I just finished what I believe to be one of the
best books I've ever read in my life; Certainly one of
the most influential; Gene Simmons' "Sex Money Kiss". I love his politics and his business
philosophy. This book is a virtual anthem for Individualists.
Could Simmons be the "new Ayn Rand?"
Though, in contrast to Rand's heavy philosophical rants
this is pure, unadultered
"meat and potatoes libertarianism." Simmons is a workaholic in the extreme with a tremendous array of business ventures beyond KISS.
He expounds on them all one at a time throughout the
book. More than anything, this book is Simmons' guide to
personal financial success. He preaches total
100% capitalism and strident individualism. He sardonically asks, "when was the last time
a poor person ever gave you a job." He also unabashedly declares his love for greenbacks and
exhorts his legion of fans, particularly males, to work hard
and make as much money as is humanly possible for oneself.
After all Simmons reminds us, money is the key to win the
unbridled affections of the female half of the species. I'd love to see Simmons join the Republican Party.
He's actually fits a bit more as a Republican rather
than with the Libertarian Party. Despite his total
commitment to free market economics, extremely limited
government and support for civil liberties across the
board, he's more hawkish on foreign policy and
defense issues. Though, I think most GOPers would not know how to
handle him either. Simmon's book plays up his staunch
belief in human evolution which doesn't sit well with
a number of more religious types. Despite the religious conservatives in the GOP, I really hope
that Gene Simmons will consider running for office one
day under the Party banner. He is the ultimate libertarian
Republican. Eric Dondero, Author, Worldwide Multilingual Phrase
Book
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Summary: love it
Review: I just ran out and bought this book yesterday .... I am on page 53 only and I am LOVING this book. I will say that if you're looking for new age psychobabble this isn't it. That is why I appreciate Gene Simmons - because he shoots it straight and direct. I am a professional female, age 34. I read Gene's last book and loved it also. This book is to me, the motivation and common sense resource book that everyone should read, regardless of whether you like Gene or not - it's just good old fashioned straight talk about life - stuff your parents should have told you but never did. If you need a kick in the pants to jumpstart you, this is it. Buy someone you love one of these for Christmas. It's a MUST HAVE. Very intelligent, well-articulated.
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