The Richest Man in Babylon

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Summary: THIS BOOK WORKS!
Review: When I was in 2nd grade, some 25 years ago, my teacher had the good sense to show my class a film strip (remember those???) of an Egyptian chariot maker who searched for the principles of becoming wealthy.

I have lived those principles for 25 years and only just recently found the book, "The Richest Man in Babylon" from which that film strip was created.

I am a living testament that this book works! I graduated from college with school loans and a savings account that I needed to borrow $15 to open. By following the advice of the ancient Egyptians have everything that I could ever want!

I could kiss that teacher!

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Summary: On keeping body and soul together
Review: 'The Richest Man in Babylon' by George S. Clason, is a must read for anyone thrashing about with that greatest paradox which faces us all - how to keep body and soul together. Wouldn't it be nice if we all had 'rich uncles' to give us a golden key with which to unlock the puzzle box of success in career and family? For literally millions, this slim volume has been just the key. If you are looking for a graduation gift for a special someone who deserves far, far more than a pen and pencil set, then may I suggest the following: 1) Buy this book FOR YOURSELF. 2) Read it, THEN give it as a gift. 3) Buy yourself another copy! This book is nearing one-hundred years old, yet its timeless lessons are as elegant in their simplicity as ever.

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Summary: This is wealth 101, but I never learned about it in school.
Review: This book is fabulous. Follow the step by step plan and you cannot fail. Reading think and grow rich was a laborious process for me and I haven't put any of its principles into practice in my own life. This book is extremly interesting and I started following the steps as soon as I finished the first chapter.

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Summary: Began to follow the principles 25 years ago; it works!!!
Review: I first read this book 25 years ago and immediately began to practice the principles in search of financial independence. Having being used to living paycheck to paycheck, it was a welcome relief to be out of debt within a three year period. I have been able to retire from a job and begin a career of self-employment with my financial future secure, self-insuring, and paying interest to no one. This book is truly a basic text that I teach from with each person I tutor.

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Summary: POWERFUL, VERY POWERFUL BOOK!
Review: I am continually amazed at how a book so small can contain so much content and be so powerful. This book should be mandatory reading beginning at the grade school level through college and should be given as a gift right along with a diploma.

I took the advice of [e-mail] who recommended 'The Millionaire next Door" and "More Weath without Risk" and bought and have read both. Both of these books are in the same status as "The Richest Man in Bablyon" and should also be required reading by anyone who is serious about their financial future. I am now giving "Richest Man in Bablyon" as a accessory gift to a cash gift at weddings and graduations.

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Summary: Better than a MBA!
Review: This is the easiest book to read about managing one's personal financial affairs, and the best book I can recommend. After two degrees, I still haven't read any book or magazine that has had more impact on my personal financial situation. If one truly lives by the principles listed, they will have a successful financial future. I've given away many of these books for weddings, graduations, and personal gifts - It is worth more than any other financial gift one can give. It teaches people to be self reliant, even if their present situation seems financially hopeless. There is a solution.

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Summary: One word: * Powerful *
Review: Having just finished this book, I am looking ahead to my financial future with confidence, because I am armed with the knowledge I learned from this book. The story is all about life management, from debt management to sound investment perspectives, to just good old fashioned work ethic.

Why am I taking the time to write down this review? Because the knowledge within the text is *powerful*. I have always had a strong drive for creating financial security for myself, but having just graduated from college, I join the 'Real World' with a significant amount of school debt. These goals and dreams may be temporarily postponed, but I see the principles outlined in the text to be crucial to my being able to manage my income, expenses, and debt.

I have no doubt that the lessons I've acquired from this text will serve me well in the future.

I've already recommended it to a friend, and I am ready to do the same with my family, or just about anyone else who would have a sincere interest in improving the quality of his or her life through a sound financial management program.

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Summary: Should replace any subject now taught in Jr. High
Review: What is wrong with formal education in America today? We emphasize "Moby Dick" and Creative Art over practical tools for success. I loved "The Wealthy Barber", but this book, if as mandatory in formal education as pre-algebra, would have a greater impact on America than computers.

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Summary: A Must Read
Review: Essentially it is a book of parables set in ancient Babylon. It teaches all the principles of money management thru the use of parables. As you read the stories you begin to understand good and bad habits in relation to money (spending, lending, budgeting, making bad investments, the importance of saving some of what you earn). For some reason the use of parables helps you grasp the principles. Very enjoyable!

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Summary: ABSOLUTELY the most significant book I have every read!
Review: I'm finding it difficult to put into words just how wonderful this book really is. READ IT and you too can totally debt-free and well on the way to becomming wealthy. In the past I've tried to teach friends who are really struggling financially how to get things under control. What I've found is that I can't possibly say it better or in a more compelling way than George S. Clason does in this superb book. Now I give away copies all the time.