The Money Mirror: How Money Reflects Women's Dreams, Fears, and Desires

Rating:
Summary: Excellent! Required reading for Women of all ages
Review: This is the most influential book I've read on getting control of my money. It is not a book about budgets, investing, etc. It should be read long before any of that! It should be required reading for women in high school.

The book talks about the beliefs, attitudes and fears women have about money. Some have been inherited from the culture in general, some from our families. All are important to identify for yourself (hopefully at an early age!) so that you can modify them before they get you into financial trouble. I found myself in several of the chapters, even some that outlined phobias I wasn't aware I had. The awareness alone has been worth the price of the book. (It takes a lot more to actually change all the beliefs, etc.)

I highly recommend this book to women, and I think men might also find it insightful as well.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent! Required reading for Women of all ages
Review: This is the most influential book I've read on getting control of my money. It is not a book about budgets, investing, etc. It should be read long before any of that! It should be required reading for women in high school.

The book talks about the beliefs, attitudes and fears women have about money. Some have been inherited from the culture in general, some from our families. All are important to identify for yourself (hopefully at an early age!) so that you can modify them before they get you into financial trouble. I found myself in several of the chapters, even some that outlined phobias I wasn't aware I had. The awareness alone has been worth the price of the book. (It takes a lot more to actually change all the beliefs, etc.)

I highly recommend this book to women, and I think men might also find it insightful as well.