The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
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Book Reviews of The Richest Man in Babylon
Book Review: Everyone should make time to read this book
Summary: 5 Stars
Surely the priciples that were effective in ancient Babylon wouldn't be effective today. Well if you take just a little time to read this book you'll see that the basic guidelines layed out inside are timeless. No this book isn't gonna make you rich over night. It will however help to put you on the path toward financial well being. This book along with titles like Rich Dad Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich, Why We Want You To Be Rich, and The Millionare Next Door are all about putting you in the right mind set. Sadly America has become a society filled with people who expect to be taken care of. They want hand outs from the government and marvelous retirement plans. This book will help you to realize you alone are responsible for your financial well being. So give it a look and start your purse a fattning.Book Review: The Best First Book on Building Wealth
Summary: 5 Stars
I would recommend this book as the best first book on money for anyone that would like to begin reading about the subject. It's engaging and fun, teaching the basics on saving and spending wisely for those who want to learn to develop a proper wealth building mindset. I would also recommend parents or educators give this book to their children to read (even though it's not a children's book) because it's accessible to people of all ages and enjoyable enough to keep the interest of even an overstimulated child.
This is the place to begin to learn about money, but not the end of the road. After you've read this try more advanced books like "The Millionaire Next Door" or "The Millionaire Mind," both by Thomas Stanley. You should be well on your way to an understanding of how to build wealth.
Book Review: Simple, effective, and very powerful.
Summary: 5 Stars
Here is a book written for literally anyone who wants to learn lessons for life on how to get rich. And for all those desperados out there dreaming of getting fantastically rich with ridiculously little effort: here is your guide. You will learn that making money and getting rich isn't hard at all, but it requires a little discipline. There are only a handful of tips given in this book, but they are sufficient to make a real difference in your wallet and a real difference in your life!
The style is very easy to understand and very straight-forward. A child could read this book, even though the setting is that of the ancient city of Babylon, but that makes the story and the lesson all the more interesting. Five stars are awarded to this book and trust me, you'll agree with me!
Book Review: Get this book for your teen or pre-teen
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is brilliantly written to teach people the common principles of money management and wealth creation. Using entertaining fiction to illustrate how to reconcile bad decisions (and debts), save money and to invest money, the Richest Man in Babylon is appropriate for a younger audience to help them understand the necessity financial management.
Some very well read investors will complain that books mantra of saving 10% of all you earn is not enough, but it can be if you start young enough and invest wisley enough.
The underlying message is to save money, invest that savings in sound ventures, seek the advice of those who are experts in their field and above all to acquire valuable trades and skills that will increase your earning potential.
Book Review: Very Rich and Powerful Stories
Summary: 5 Stars
The book is just 144 pages long - I read it in 2 hours. But it took me a couple of days to let all the timeless information sink in.I especially liked the 2nd story and the three rules it lays down:
- Live upon less than you earn and save atleast one tenth of what you earn for yourself.
- Seek the advice of wise men whose daily work is handling of money.
- Learn to make gold work for you.
These three lessons are given in a story and that makes it easier for the lessons to sink in. The other 9 stories are also interesting but the second story alone is worth more than the entire book.
The cover of the book which I have says "more than two million copies sold," and I am sure this small book has made those two million people - smart and rich.