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Summary: I'M IMPRESSED!
Review: Suze Orman definitely knows her stuff. When it comes to financial awareness, I have slept through 40 years, and made countless mistakes, as have untold millions of Americans. I completely agree with Suze when she states that it truly does take "Courage to Be Rich". It requires planning, budgeting, understanding, and total willingness to change from living from paycheck to paycheck, wondering when everything's going to get better. But, it won't get better, unless you and I make a change, and improve our lives. The middle of this book got a little dry when it got into the meat of the issue, eg. stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRAs, Roth IRAs, etc., however, she explained those various investments very well. I'm just beginning to make up for a lot of wasted time, and this book was very enlightening to me. If any other books explain the subject as good or better than this one, please let me know. One inherent problem with a book like this is that after a few years some of the concepts will have changed, but the basics will always apply.
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Summary: A very, very, very good book. Thanks Suze
Review: I have read several other books by female financial authors. And found those 1,000 page fluff filled books about as useful for financial knowledge as a used piece of toilet paper. Suze is the best. She is passionate about personal finance and goes beyond just offering financial advice. Not just marketing, although her books and other products certaintly outsell that NY female magazine writer by about 1000 to 1. Suze's books sell only because she has something to say. The Courage To Be Rich is by far one of Suze's best works to date. She really get's down and deep into the mental aspects of money and why your attitude directly affects your financial situation. Some of what Suze writes here is similiar to 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, Suze's best book in my opinion and I like The Courage To Be Rich better than The Road to Wealth which is also excellent and probably appeals more to those analytical types who enjoy that NY female writer with the 1,000 page book full of fluff. The Road to wealth, is not fluff...it is powerful information. None the less, I still like The Courage To Be Rich even better. More hard hitting. More results oriented. Great book Suze. We love ya!
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Summary: The Courage To Be Rich
Review: I found this book very annoying. I wanted a financial help book and got a religious discussion of everything. I do wish that business and religion could be kept separate. If I wanted religion I would look for a religious book. She would be more helpful if she kept to the financial facts and let the reader deal with their own spirituality. I am sorry I wasted money on it.
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Summary: Odd title, great advice
Review: The title of this book caught my eye because I immediately wondered, "What in the world does courage have to do with accruing wealth?" Well, Suze explains all that in this book which covers the basics of financial planning and debt management. It takes courage to confront the reality of your life -- what you have, what you owe and the eventual reality of what happens if you continue to make bad financial decisions. While it is true that much of what's in this book is really basic, the author's approach is what distinguished this work from the primers on personal finance. Most financial planners will just deal with the black and white issues of debt and assets, but Suze gets to the root of why you handle your money the way that you do. I agree with her people have emotional issues with their money. I know many folks try to use their money -- or even worse, credit -- to say things about themselves that are not true. Heck, I used to do it too, but I learned that it is better to save and invest my money than to have the latest hot accessory, electronic gadget or luxury car. Yeah all this may seem elementary to some folks, but not all of us were taught the basics of money management. If you don't come from a home where this is taught, you have no choice but to learn it on the fly. Or if you're lucky, you can pick up this book and save yourself some grief. About the best thing that I learned from this book is to not value things over money. Suze says the pecking order should be: people first, then money and finally things. The value of this book is that it gets the reader to address their attitudes about money, a very touch subject. If you are looking for some sophisticated advice about investments or personalized treatment, then you are better off consulting a professional one-on-one. But for those who need an attitude adjustment and some motivation to get it together, this book is it.
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Summary: Another winner by Suze!
Review: When it comes to personal finance, no one is better than Suze Orman. This book goes a lot deeper into personal finance tha her previous books. Highly recommended.
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Summary: One of the best financial books that I have read.
Review: Contrary to some other reviewers, I loved the title of this book. It does indeed take courage to become rich. The title and Suzes words serves to shock you out of financial impotency and inbeds the desire, the courage to have more, to become rich. I have read other financial books including other female financial authors. Suze is the very best. Very motivating. Inspiring and educational as well. No hype, no fluff. Read this book and/or listen to the tapes of the same name and you indeed will develop The Courage To Become Rich!
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Summary: Your spiritual path to prosperity
Review: Suze Orman reveals the secrets of becoming rich and prosperous. How you become rich? You will have to be courageous to ditch debt, to ask for more, to make room for money and wealth, to open your heart, to tithe and finally, to think rich. If you calm your heart, then you will see money in a different way. Orman's book is a confirmation that there is spirituality in money and prosperity. Make it happen in your life. By Thei Zervaki,
author of Globalize, Localize, Translate
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Summary: Getting Started and Staying with Life's Financial Course
Review: This is the Suzy Orman book everyone should read. She helps you deal with "unseen" issues about how you see and treat money (and how you see your worth). It helps you get into control of material things and plan for the future you select.
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Summary: SUZE's BOOK HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD
Review: Suze, in this book, looks in the 'attic' of forgotten or misunderstood emotions and past events. The reader can identify with anecdotes she uses to prove her points. If you have ever wondered why you almost manage to get ahead or save some money but get snagged along the way, this book is for you. She really does spur you to awaken long dormant courage to look out for yourself and your loved ones.
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Summary: not a bad place to start
Review: If you are looking for a financial guide, you might want to start at the end of the book and flip backwards, since most of the specific financial advice is in the final chapters.
The first part of the book mainly deals with the emotions that are associated with money, and how negative emotions about money can get in your way to freeing yourself from debt and from looking at your finances in a clear way, and this is very true.
The second part of the book explains how financial clutter and physical clutter can hinder us, and encourages you to get your priorities straight: People first, then money, then things.
I think that this book is a good place to start, because you need to deal with your emotions about money, your anger and frustrations, and fears, before you can begin to clear up the clutter and plan for your future. It contains many personal stories from many different people.
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