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The Richest Man in Babylon

By: George S. Clason
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Publisher's Summary

This inspiring book, began in 1926 as a series of informational pamphlets distributed by banks and insurance companies. By 1927, several of these pamphlets had been compiled into a book and this collection has been in print ever since. It has helped millions of people, and has been hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth.

A modern day classic, The Richest Man in Babylon dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon. These famous "Babylonian parables" offer an understanding of - and solution to - a lifetime's worth of personal financial problems, and holds the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and earning more money.

©2013 Gildan Media LLC (P)2013 Gildan Media LLC

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The perfect primer for the accumulation and retention of wealth

There are of course, books which cover how to acquire wealth in more detail, but I’ve seen none that lay down the rules so simply and effectively. The day before I started listening to this audiobook, I told my 14 year old son I would begin supplying him with books on the topic. I knew within ten minutes of listening that this would be the first. I think the fable style of conveying the information will be irresistible in capturing his attention, and will be as well to anyone interested in becoming wealthy in spirit and assets

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Amazing!!!!! Simply a must read

I don’t know why even after listening to a few of Jim Rohn’s audio , I didn’t get this book as he recommended it a few times .. this book should be a required reading in Schools that’s for sure..

I will be getting my almost 15 year old boy to read and summarise this book and I’d be willing to give him $100 if he’s able to read and write summaries of the chapters. $100 dollars might not seem like much but to a 15 year d it’s like Gild!!!
Read this book, give it to your kids so they do not become a slave to money or what society now promotes, which is quick riches..

Very amazed!!

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a turning point for me

from the first chapter I was hooked and I knew it was going to change my life. And it has. a must read for everyone.

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Amazing

Definitely worth listening to. Make this your next book. Great ideas, easy to follow, have listened to this book several times now - never gets old.
Highly recommend.

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Great Story

Never have I gained so much knowledge in such a short time must read.

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Good content but poor reading/hearing

I struggled to finish the book. The narrator wasn't very entertaining and since the book was published a couple decades ago, the language was hard to understand sometimes.

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I had no idea what was going on

What disappointed you about The Richest Man in Babylon?

It was Shakespearean English :/

What could George S. Clason have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

use plain English

What aspect of Grover Gardner’s performance might you have changed?

I don't know

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Confusion

Any additional comments?

no

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Learn to value money. Not just consumables

It's a great book in order to get a great understanding and appreciation of money. It's told using interesting stories set at Babylon.

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Trully motivational

I wish Id read this book 10 years ago! I can only imagine where Id be now.

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Easy wisdom

An even and engaging tone with stories to lead anyone to wealth and contentment. I alternate between listening to this book and reading it. Fantastic.

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