Hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth, The Richest Man in Babylon is a timeless classic that holds the key to all you desire and everything you wish to accomplish. Through entertaining stories about the herdsmen, merchants, and tradesmen of ancient Babylon, George S. Clason provides concrete advice for creating, growing, and preserving wealth. Beloved by millions, this celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of, and a solution to, your personal financial problems. This is the book that holds the secrets to keeping your money and making more.
Financial principles covered in this book include:
- Pay yourself first.
- Don't trust a bricklayer to buy jewels. (Don't get caught up in other people's excitement. Go seek the experts instead.)
- Don't put all your eggs in a single basket. (Diversify your portfolio.)
- Control thy expenses. (Even the richest man has a time constraint on his life. Do what you enjoy, but don't overdo it.)
- Increase your ability to earn.
Keeping these core principles in mind will help you through economic hard times and put you on the road to riches.
Reviews (188)
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
Easy to Read, Major Impact in Life
This book can be read to anyone, even middle schoolers because they present savvy money lessons in stories. Just implementing one or two strategies from this book will transform your life.
Great Gem !
I loved this book. I took my time reading it and realized this is one I would love to share with my family and friends because of the lessons contained within it.
Really good book.
I judge every book by what I learned, If it's fun and entertaining. This book wasn't long it had a message. Teaches about Financial awareness and how to handle money in a cool old tale. Pass this on to my kids
Excellent Financial Wisdom
You just don't know what you don't know, but when you know, you must do better and help others to do better.
A must read for teenagers
I had kept hearing about this book. Want to read about it for myself. Good, easy simple instructions for the novel. Plan to give to my teenagers.
Good starting point for folks in debt
A rinse/repeat of many other books. Now I have to write more words to submit this damned review.... Two more...
Very bad translation
Horrible you can’t understand what is written. Its like someone who doesn’t speak English translated this book
Nice price
I love it
A MUST Have for any success library
Young or old the principles in this book valuable to all. The timeless lessons can help anyone to accomplish their financial goals for getting out of debt to belonging to the 1 percent. Great book to have for refreshing or teaching lessons to other on finances
Brilliant Book!
Read this in full the day it arrived! Easy and entertaining read, although the book was much shorter than I expected. That being said, I would still highly recommend reading it. Everyone can find value in the stories within the book. I don’t know how I’ve not read it up to this point.
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
a must read
a classic
Missing Puzzle Piece
Excellent financial book. This was the missing piece to my financial literacy journey. Thank you.
Great Read !
Great and easy read! Finished this book in one day. Great to have in your collection that teaches how to financially successful.
Too repetitive stories
The first couple of chapters are good but the book quickly gets very repetitive. You can instantly start understanding where the story is headed after reading the first 2 chapters.
Very beneficial read
Book is a great read. I have put into practice some of the principles. And my savings has grown.
One of my favorite books!
This book changed my life! Please do yourself the favor and read this book!
thank you! love it
amazing book
Anyone can become rich if you frugally spend your money.
This book is interesting and will teach the importance of saving your resources. It tells us not to waste what we have and one day you can live comfortably.
So deep and insightful
I'd wished I had read this book when I was in high school or undergrad.
Great Read!!!
Very helpful and explained the importance of saving and paying debts. Then also explains how saving will eventually lead to more income and opportunities that will require funds to invest and this in turn will increase your money.
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
Short and sweet financial advice
Ordered the book based on a friend's recommendation. Although the book is short, it contains some high-level but very actionable advice for anyone to start improving their finances. Will recommend to anyone who needs advice on improving their financial discipline.
Fantastic book
Great book it!! My downside is that it came with a stain some kind of red paste or jelly had a fruity smell to it .I was able to clean it up for the most part left the outer pages remaining stained. But definitely recommend the book thanks you amazon.
Highly Recomend it
Easy to read and has lessons for life
Game changer!
First i borrowed from friend to read it myself, then I bought one for my kids. They too enjoyed it!
Good read
Easy reading. Great book for the bus :)
Awesome product and seller!!!
Awesome product and seller!!!
Great stories
I like the fact that the book is very short but with very great lessons in the stories!
Every Highschool Senior should be required to read this book!
I wish some one would of handed me this book when I was in my early twenties. I would of not of been hungry near as often! This is without a doubt one of top ten books that every one should read before they go out inthe world!!!
Salient financial advice relevant to today.
An easy read, featuring lots of common sense.
I loved it
A friend reccomended it. I am 18 years old. I have no debt and I am just trying to get into the mindset of money working for me. This book truly gives me that type of mindset and just how easy it is to get there 10/10 goodread
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
Timeless financial wisdom
While most of this is basic principals, it holds true through time. This would be a great book for teens entering the workforce or anyone who earns and faces financial options. Very basic but truth to absorb and put into practice.
Buy this for you and your kids!
Been practicing all the advice to a "T". Going to buy my car cash this month. Love it!
Everyone should read
Everyone needs to read this book.
Great read
My boyfriend loves the book.
Great read and study
Love this book
Definitely recommend this read!
Definitely recommend this read!
Awesome Book.
Must Read. Powerful book to definitely get you on your way to financial freedom. I recommend that you read this in no rush. Take your time to absorb it and definitely discuss with friends or family.
Great Book
Perfect condition, thank you
Quick and fulfilling read.
Great book. “A part of what I earn is mine to keep.” Such a simple simple concept.
Money talk 101
Great lessons
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
NOT FULL VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL BOOK
NOT THE FULL VERSION OF THE BOOK! I like this story very much but this book does not contain the full version of the original book.
Mediocre
Had great expectations, but the book dint have much to offer.. good that i dint waste too much time on it!!
A must read!
Personal finance bible
Dissapointment
It was almost impossible to understand because had many mistakes. The book is good but the way that it was written was terrible.
Amazing
Amazing read!
Great buy! Fast shipping
Great book!
Applying the Lessons is key
Great book. I plan on applying what I learned in this book to better my finances.
Brilliant
Great way to get people to understand how money works
Great book!
Great book! would highly recommend
Great book
Great book easy to read
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
The 7-8 rules
I learn a lot about discipline and being consistent
Best teachings about personal finance.
I really love this book 📙
Great Read
Great Read
It is what I ordered!
Good!
This is a great book
Excellent book!
Good book
Great
Classic
It is beautifully written like the Bible. It has timeless and classic knowledge everyone should know. My notes: 1. Pay yourself 10% of what you earn. Buy an investment that will produce more wealth. 2. Only take advice from experts. If you do not, you will pay for it. 3. Your investment in something is a child working for you. Get an army of golden slaves who work for you. Do not spend what your children or slaves make,since you want them to make more children or slaves who make money for you. 4. Live upon less than you earn. 5. A part of all you earn is yours to keep. 6. A desire for wealth starts people to become wealthy. 7. Knowledge leads to the accumulation of gold. 8. Make a list of things you desire but cannot afford with 9/10 of your income. Cross them out. You do not need them. 9. The 1/10 you save and pay yourself should be a fattening purse. 10. Make a budget spending the 9/10 you earn. 11. A man’s wealth is in a source that keeps paying him when is working or traveling. 12. Make a hoard of golden slaves whose children produce more children who make more money. 13. Put your money in things that will produce more money. 14. Learn to manage small amounts of money before managing large amounts. 15. Gold in a man’s purse must be guarded with firmness, else it be lost. 16. The first sound principle of investment is security for thy principal. 17. Do not be misled by thine own romantic desires to make wealth rapidly. 18. Ask for advice from experts of money. 19. Guard thy treasure from loss by investing only where they principal is safe, where it may be reclaimed if desirable and where thou will not fail to collect a fair rental. 20. Every man should own a house. 21. Save for retirement and for your family. 22. Putting in a small amount for savings helps to acquire a vast sum in a long period of time. 23. Provide in advance for the needs of thy growing age and the protection of the family. 24. Preceding accomplishment must be desire. Thy desires must be strong and definite. 25. Wealth is created in small sums and then large ones once one learns and becomes more capable. 26. Desires must be simple and definite. They defeat their own purpose should they be too many, too confusing or beyond a man’s training to accomplish. 27. Pay all debts promptly 28. Do not buy anything you cannot afford. 29. Take care of your family for them to speak well of you. 30. You have to make a will. 31. You have to have compassion for the injured. 32. Cultivate your own desires by seeking wisdom. 33. Gambling is in favor of the gamekeeper. 34. Build a wealthy estate. 35. Make a payment immediately when a bargain is wise. 36. To attract good luck to oneself, it is necessary to take advantage of opportunities. 37. Men of action are favored by the goddess of good luck. 38. Gold is reserved for those who know its laws and abide by them. 39. Wealth that is made quickly goes away quickly. 40. Wealth that stayeth to give enjoyment and satisfaction to its owner comes gradually, because it is a child born of knowledge and persistent purpose. 41. The more gold I accumulate, the more readily it comes to me and in increased quantities. 42. Gold is a willing worker. 43. Fanciful propositions that thrill like adventure tales always come to the new owner of gold. These appear to endow his treasure with magic powers that will enable him to make impossible earnings. Yet heed he the wise men for verily they know the risks that lurk behind every plan to make great wealth suddenly. 44. Forget not the rich men of Nineveh who would take no chance of losing their principal or tying it up in unprofitable investments. 45. More men want gold than have it. 46. Gold bringeth unto its possessor responsibility and a changed position with his fellow men. It bringeth fear lest he lose it or it be tricked away from him. It bringeth a feeling of power and ability to do good. Likewise, it bringeth opportunities whereby his very good intentions may bring him into difficulties. 47. If you desire to help thy friend, do so in a way so that thy friend’s burdens are not brought upon thyself. 48. The safest loans, my token box tells me, are to those whose possessions are of more value than what they desire. 49. Youth is ambitious. Youth would take short cuts to wealth and the desirable things for which it stands. To secure wealth quickly youth often borrows unwisely. Youth, never having had experience, cannot realize that hopeless debt is like a deep pit into which one may descend quickly and where one may struggle vainly for many days. It is a pit of sorrow and regrets where the brightness of the sun is overcast and night is made unhappy by restless sleeping. 50. Yet, I do not discourage borrowing gold. I encourage it. I recommend it if it be for a wise purpose. I myself made my first real success as a merchant with borrowed gold. 51. ’Tis well to assist those that are in trouble, ’tis well to help those upon whom fate has laid a heavy hand. ’Tis well to help those who are starting that they may progress and become valuable citizens. But help must be given wisely, lest, like the farmer’s ass, in our desire to help we but take upon ourselves the burden that belongs to another. 52. If thee wouldst lend it so that it may earn thee more gold, then lend with caution and in many places. I like not idle gold, even less I like too much of risk. 53. I am a gold lender because I own more gold than I can use in my own trade. I desire my surplus gold to labor for others and thereby earn more gold. I do not wish to take risk of losing my gold for I have labored much and denied myself much to secure it. Therefore, I will not longer lend any of it where I am not confident that it is safe and will be returned to me. Neither will I lend it where I am not convinced that its earnings will be promptly paid to me. 54. I have told to thee, Rodan, a few of the secrets of my token chest. From them you may understand the weakness of men and their eagerness to borrow that which they have no certain means to repay. From this you can see how often their high hopes of the great earnings they could make, if they but had gold, are but false hopes they have not the ability or training to fulfill. 55. Thou, Rodan, now have gold which thou shouldn’t put to earning more gold for thee. Thou art about to become even as I, a gold lender. If thou dost safely preserve thy treasure it will produce liberal earnings for thee and be a rich source of pleasure and profit during all thy days. But if thou dost let it escape from thee, it will be a source of constant sorrow and regret as long as thy memory doth last. 56. What desires thou most of this gold in thy wallet? To keep it safe. Wisely spoken. Thy first desire is for safety. 57. Then be not swayed by foolish sentiments of obligation to trust thy treasure to any person. If thou wouldst help thy family or thy friends, find other ways than asking the loss of thy treasure. Forget not that gold slippery away in unexpected ways from those unskilled in guarding it. As well waste thy treasure in extravagance as let others lose it for thee. 58. What next after safety dost desire of this treasure of thine? That it earn more gold. 59. Again thou speakers with wisdom. It should be made to earn and grow larger. Gold wisely lent may even double itself with its earnings before a man like you growth old. If you risk losing it you risk losing all that it would earn as well. 60. Therefore, be not swayed by the fantastic plans of impractical men who think they see ways to force thy hold to make earnings unusually large. Such plans are the creations of dreamers unskilled in the safe and dependable laws of trade. Be conservative in what thou expect it to earn that thou mayest keep and enjoy thy treasure. To hire it out with a promise of usurious returns it to invite loss. 61. Seek to associate thyself with men and enterprises whose success is established that thy treasure many earn liberally under their skillful use and be guarded safely by their wisdom and experience. 62. The stories from my token box should warn thee, before thou let any piece of gold leave thy pouch to be sure that thou hast a safe way to pull it back again. 63. Ere thou goest read this which I have carved beneath the lid of my token box. It applies equally to the borrower and the lender: Better a little caution than a great regret. 64. Babylon endured century after century because it was fully protected. It could not afford to be otherwise. 65. The walls of Babylon were an outstanding example of man’s need and desire for protection. This desire is inherent in the human race. It is just as strong today as it ever was, but we have developed broader and better plans to accomplish the same purpose. 66. In this day, behind the impregnable walls of insurance, savings accounts and dependable investments, we can guard ourselves against the unexpected tragedies that may enter any door and seat themselves before any fireside. 67. We cannot afford to be without adequate protection. 68. The hungrier one becomes, the clearer one’s mind works—also the more sensitive one becomes to the odors of food. 69. Ill fortune pursues every man who thinks more of borrowing than of repaying. 70. Being young and without experience I did not know that he who spends more than he earns is sowing the winds of needless self-indulgence from which he is sure to reap the whirlwinds of trouble and humiliation. 71. Thy debts are thy enemies. They ran thee out of Babylon. You left them alone and they grew too strong for thee. Hadst fought them as a man, thou couldst have conquered them and been one honored among the townspeople. But though had not the soul to fight them and behold thy pride hast gone down until thou are a slave in Syria 72. My debts were my enemies, but the men I owed were my friends for they had trusted me and believed in me. 73. Where the determination is, the way can be found. 74. The plan to get out of debt and get means and self-respect. 1) Set aside 1/10 of what you earn. 2) the plan doth provide that I shall support and clothe my good wife who hath returned to me with loyalty from the house of her father. For Mathon doth say that to take good care of a faithful wife putteth self-respect into the heart of a man and adders strength and determination to his purposes. Therefore seven-tenths of all I earn shall be used to provide a home, clothes to wear, and food to eat, with a bit extra to spend, that our lives be not lacking in pleasure and enjoyment. But he doth further enjoin the greatest care that we spend not greater than seven-tenths of what I earn for these worthy purposes. Herein lithe the success of the plan. I must live upon this portion and never use more nor buy what I may not pay for our of this portion. 3) the plan doth provide that out of my earnings my debts shall be paid. Therefore each time the moon is full, two-tenths of all I have earned shall be divided honorably and fairly among those who have trusted me and to whom I am indebted. Thus in due time will all my indebtedness be surely paid. Therefore, do I here engrave the name of every man to whom I am indebted and the honest amount of my debt. 75. That man who keepers in his purse both gold and silver that he need not spend is good to his family and loyal to his kind. 76. The man who hath but a few coppers in his purse is indifferent to his family and indifferent to his kind. 77. But the man who hath naught in his purse is unkind to his family and is disloyal to his kind, for his own heart is bitter. 78. Therefore, the man who wishes to achieve must have coin that he may keep to jingle I his purse, that he have in his heart love for his family and loyalty to his kind. 79. This I have divided according to the plan. One-tenth have I set aside to keep as my own, seven-tenths have I divided with my good wife to pay for our living. Two-tenths have I divided among my creditors as evenly as could be done in coppers. 80. Pay your creditors 2/10. 81. Twelve moons in truth have come and gone. But this day I will not neglect my record because upon this day I have paid the last of my debts. This is the day upon which my good wife and my thankful self celebrate with great feasting that our determination hath been achieved. 82. If you pay for all you buy and then pay some on what you owe, that is better than you have done, for ye ain’t paid down the account none in three years. 83. Finally I secured all their names to an agreement binding them not to molest us along as the twenty percent of income was paid regularly. Then we began scheming on how to live upon seventy percent. We were determined to keep that extra ten percent to jingle. The thought of silver and possibly gold was most alluring. 84. I must not neglect, however, to tell you about that extra ten percent we were supposed to jingle. Well, we did jingle it soft some time. Now do not laugh too soon. You see, that is the sporty part. It is the real fun, to start accumulating money that you do not want to spend. There is more pleasure in running up such a surplus than there could be in spending it. 85. After we have jingled to our hearts’ content, we found a more profitable use for it. We took up an investment upon which we could pay that ten percent each month. This is proving to be the most satisfying part of our regeneration. IT is the first thing we pay out of my check. 86. There is a most gratifying sense of security to know our investment is growing steadily. By the time my teaching days are over it should be a snug sum, large enough so the income will take care of us from then on. 87. All this out of my same old check. Difficult to believe, yet absolutely true. All our debts being gradually paid and at the same time our investment increasing. Besides we get along, financially, even better than before. Who would believe there could be such. Difference in results between following a financial plan and just drifting along. 88. We are determined never again to permit our living expenses to exceed seventy percent of our income. 89. Why dost thou work so hard, riding always with thy caravan upon its long journeys? Dost thou never take time to enjoy life? To enjoy life? He repeated. What wouldst thou do to enjoy life if thou were Sharru Nada? 90. Work was made for slaves. 91. I like to work and I like to do good work, for work is the best friend I’ve ever known. It has brought me all the good things I’ve had, my farm and cows and crops, everything. 92. The famous works of ancient Babylon, its walls, temples, hanging gardens and great canals, were built by slave labor, mainly prisoners of war, which exomplains the inhuman treatment they received. This force of workmen also included many citizens of Babylon and its provinces who had been sold into slavery because of crimes or financial troubles. It was a common custom for men to put themselves, their wives or their children up as a bond to guarantee payment of loans, legal judgments or other obligations. In case of default, those so bonded were sold into slavery. 93. Here is what we will do. Thou fellest them at two for a penny, then half of the pennies will be mine to pay for the flour and the honey and the wood to bake them. Of the rest, I shall take half and thou shall keep half. 94. Thy grandfather said something to me one day that I shall always remember. I like thy cakes, boy, but better still I like the fine enterprise with which thou offers them. Such spirit can carry thee far on the road to success. 95. As the months went by I continued to add pennies to my purse. It began to have a comforting weight upon my belt. Work was proving to be my best friend just as Megiddo had said. I was happy but Swasti was worried. 96. I showed him with pride my wallet of pennies and explained how I was saving them to buy my freedom. 97. When thou are free, what wilt thou do? He inquired. Then, I answered, I tend to become a merchant. 98. Slaves customs in ancient Babylon, though they may seem inconsistent to us, were strictly regulated by law. For example, a slave could own property of any kind, even other slaves upon which his master had no claim. Slaves intermarried freely with non-slaves. Children of free mothers were free. Most of the city merchants were slaves. Many of these were in partnership with their masters and wealthy in their own right. 99. I was whirled away from my dearest hopes as the hurricane snatches the tree from the forest and casts it into the surging sea. Again a gaming house and barley beer had caused me disaster. 100. Was work my grandfather’s secret key to the golden shekels? It was the only key he had when I first knew him. Sharru Nada replied. Thy grandfather enjoyed working. The Gods appreciated his efforts and rewarded him liberally. 101. Work attracted his many friends who admired his industry and the success it brought. Work brought him the honors he enjoyed so much in Damascus. Work brought him all those things I have approved. And I thought work was fit only for slaves. 102. Life is rich with many pleasures for men to enjoy. Each has its place. I am glad that work is not reserved for slaves. Were that the case I would be deprived of my greatest pleasure. Many things do I enjoy but nothing takes the place of work. 103. In the pages of history there lives no city more glamorous than Babylon. Its very name conjures visions of wealth and splendor. Its treasures of gold and jewels were fabulous. One naturally pictures such a wealthy city as located in a suitable setting of tropical luxury, surrounded by rich natural resources of forests and minus. Such was not the case. It was located beside the Euphrates River, in a flat, arid valley. It had no forests, no mines—not even stone for building. It was not even located upon a natural trade route. The rainfall was insufficient to raise crops. 104. Babylon is an outstanding example of man’s ability to achieve great objectives, using whatever means are at his disposal. All of the resources supporting this large city were man-developed. All of its riches were man-made. 105. Babylon possess just two natural resources—a fertile soil and water in the river. With one of the greatest engineering accomplishments of this or any other day, Babylonian engineers diverted the waters from the river by means of dams and immense irritation canals. Far out across that arid valley went these canals to pour the life-giving waters over the fertile soil. This ranks among the first engineering feats known to history. Such abundant crops as were the reward of this irrigation system the world had never seen before. 106. The outstanding rulers of Babylon live in history because of their wisdom, enterprise and justice. Babylon produced no strutting monarchs who sought to conquer the known world that al nations might pay homage to their egotism. 107. As a city, Babylon exists no more. When those energizing human forces that built and maintained the city for thousands of years were withdrawn, it soon became a deserted ruin. 108. Babylon now is a heap of dirt.
Repetitive, shallow financial advice and second-rate short stories
Calling this a book is like collecting a few articles about what a genius Steve Jobs was and calling it a biography. This is a collection of brochures written to be distributed at banks. As bank brochures go, it's top-notch, but that doesn't make it a sensible way to spend your time and money unless you're studying the history of advertising. Predictably, the advice, repeated over and over, is to save money and don't get ripped off. This is some great wisdom? As for literature, I thought a couple of stories were entertaining. I love Shakespeare and even his mostly forgotten contemporaries, so the faux Shakespeare language is very annoying to me. If this were billed as a collection of short stories set in ancient times, and with the bank agenda toned down, I might have given it two stars out of five, probably two stars out of ten. But it's such a failure at what it claims to be that I don't hesitate to give it the lowest rating.
Fundamental and Timeless Money Management Advice
What can I say about this book that has not already been said? Told in parable format with the principle of repetition, this book is super helpful for building a foundational understanding of financial management. When I was in school, I read The Goal, by Eliyahu M. Goldratt. It is to operations what The Richest Man in Babylon is to financial management. Both books are easy to understand and told in a narrative which creates curiosity and tension for the readers. George S. Clason teaches seven principles of personal financial management through parables spoken by the richest men in Babylon. The parables they teach are straightforward, easy to understand and not condescending. Additionally, because they are parables, these lessons are easier to retain and practice. This book is a classic for a reason; the advice is timeless!
A Good Simple Reminder
Most people have heard what the book discusses, in one form or another. However, it is a good and simple reminder.
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.
This Book Is Changing My Life!
This book taught me so much about improving my finances! I wish I had known these things 20 years ago. This book deals with finances in metaphors that are easy to understand and follow. Loved it!
Great book
Great book with a interesting characters with a easy to understand rules and principles around money. Great book for people looking to build wealth overtime as opposed to a get rich quick scheme.
Pleb book for pleb readers.
Terrible unpractical advice. The entire book can be summed up as one gross advice. Spend 70% on food clothes rent etc. spend 20% to pay off debt and save 10%. This is plebian advice for the masses.
EXCELLENT BOOK
Shows in literature how to control finances, basics. Many secrets. Old English
Is there another version of this?
I wish this book was easier to understand because of all the “old Babylon” talk meaning “thy, dost, ye” makes it hard for ppl in my generation (Generation z) to understand but the book teaches a lot
Must read financial book
Not only does The Richest Man in Babylon offer genuinely important financial advice, but it does so uniquely. Clason manages to keep the reader engaged through accessible language, rarely overusing technicalities. Clason's message is clear and is essential to any aspiring financier.
Timeless Book
It arrived in great condition.
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A must read
This specific edition is not the full book. Avoid it
This edition of the book only has 57% on the book. The rest of it leads into a training program. Included in this review is a photo of the edition of the book I am writing about.
Not the full version
Conflicted about what rating to give this because the right book is great, but I bought this for my girlfriend and when I got it I found out it only had about half the stories in it. It was missing: The Man who desired Gold The Gold Lender of Babylon The Walls of Babylon (though it's a stupid chapter anyway) The Camel Trader of Babylon The Luckiest Man in Babylon My suggestion is to buy a different version that actually has everything. I was very disappointed with this one.
Fantastic
An eye-opening book that i didnt expect much from. Most of the books i have read on financial freedom/literacy usually entails something like “law of attraction” and not much more than also being a decent, and generous human being (which isn't bad but not very specific). This book, however, is different, a quick read but a book i will forever come back to for a refresher. It genuinely tells you what you should do and why. Give this book to your kids before rushing them out to college or to work fulltime at 18 years old. School doesn’t teach the necessary skills that i’ve learned and read in this book.
A very enjoyable read for this interested in this genre and well presented
Very good read for this interested in this genre and would like further information on this topic. The author expresses themselves very well throughout this literature. I would recommend this book to those who like to have a better understanding or those who already have an appreciation of this and would like to immerse themselves more on this topic. Highly recommend this book / author and seller. Shipping and handling arrived new and without defects and well presented packaging.
Awesome
I like this book a lot.. The writting is 100% not to small.. Idk how people see that it is? But its like most books far as font size. I strongly recommend this book mainly to teenagers and anyone new to saving and investing money.. Far as people who have the money game down pat I dont think this book would help a lot.. But the stories are interesting and you may enjoy them as I did Con: it put the study guide in the back which tells you not to read all the stories at one time... Should of been up front... For this I give it 4 stars
Great read for those wanting to grow financially
This book was totally awesome. I highly recommend it for those that want to fenture and progress out on their own. The value in this book is everything most people know but overlook it daily. It has great stories one the topics and explains thing beautifully for most ages. I even gave to my 12 year and it changed his mentally with money almost instantly. Highly recommended. I am a motivational speaker of 11 years and it is in my top 3 recommended books. However I constantly loan it out and end up buying another copy time and time again. I like to refresh up on it atleast once a year.
Great Financial Advice
Excellent personal finance advice delivered in an entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m sure I’ll be reading it again and again
Inspirational and helpful
Y’all. This book. It was a page turner. There’s a reason why these principles are still relevant—because they work. Great stories to portray success in finances.
okay book, bought for school
teacher required to buy this book for school. it’s eh to me, it’s about teaching you how to save, invest and make money. i guess it’s useful for younger kids but adults don’t really need it? not sure.
Buy it!
Amazing book, it can be a little hard to understand at the beginning since the English is old but you will understand it all later, read carefully.