The Gold Digger's Guide: How To Marry The Man And The Money [Paperback]

Ivana Rich (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758206607
• ISBN-13: 978-0758206602
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #315,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Go for the Gold!, September 26, 2004

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This review is from: The Gold Digger's Guide: How To Marry The Man And The Money (Paperback)

Whether life has handed you a bouquet of lilies or has thrown old boats at your face, we all have the power within us to be rich! "How?" you might ask. Well, it's not about what you have; it's all about who you know and what they have. In THE GOLD DIGGER'S GUIDE: How to Marry the Man and the Money, self-appointed counselor Ivana B. Rich, sets out to save the masses. Kick that broke joke to the curb! It's time to set your sights a lot higher. So ladies, grab a pen and a notepad because Ivana is here to show you how to get that Money Man and live the life you've always dreamed.

Chock-full of valuable information, THE GOLD DIGGER'S GUIDE is a comical must-have for any woman aiming for the luxurious life. First, Ivana breaks down the phrase "gold digger" and gives us a little history. After properly educating us and encouraging us to not be afraid or embarrassed about having high standards, Ivana sets some guidelines. The one I like the most is, "Always marry for love." No matter how much money he has or how much you need, don't get married based solely on material things. Okay, after the guidelines, Mrs. B. Rich gives us a little test to help determine what kind of diva we are, what kind of Money Man we need, where to find him, and how to act in our new life after the wedding. Finally, she talks about vacation spots, throwing parties and socials, recipes to please your guests, where to shop, and legal matters (like prenuptial agreements). The recurrent theme throughout the entire book is simply this: know your worth and don't be ashamed to expect and only settle for the best.

When I first picked up THE GOLD DIGGER'S GUIDE my insides groaned. "Oh no, not another get-the-man book." However, I am not ashamed to admit I was totally wrong about this book, and was pleasantly surprised at what I found inside the cover. Although the title might sound shady, Ivana B. Rich has not written a text on how to scam, but instead on how to be graceful, poised, and prepared. She educates women on how to act the part and, in essence, fake it until you make it. She advises us to spend time doing things that matter, take care of our bodies, educate our minds, and not to try and trap a man. Ivana's voice flows steadily and confidently throughout the book as she uses humorous stereotypes, case studies, stories, and real-life examples to illustrate her advice. While I did enjoy THE GOLD DIGGER'S GUIDE, it has more info on how to live properly in the lap of luxury than how to get the man. Most of the stories and advice are for after meeting and/or marrying the Money Man. However, the information presented here is still relevant and good to have as it lets readers know that it is okay to set high standards. You are worth it!

Reviewed by Natasha T.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth getting, but there are better books out there., January 28, 2005

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This review is from: The Gold Digger's Guide: How To Marry The Man And The Money (Paperback)

This is written by an African American women and geared toward African American women, but it can still be applied to anyone. Not a big deal; but I thought it was odd that it wasn't mentioned in the books description.

I admit I have most of the books like this on the market. This is the only one that suggests marrying someone for love that happens to have money. In my opinion the best are:

How to join the club of the Rich and Famous by Valentina Artsrunik and How to Marry Money by Susan Wright. These are best if you want to marry SUPER rich.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It remains true: Don't judge a book by its cover (or title)!, October 6, 2004

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Rulan Baskerville "Rula" (West Orange, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gold Digger's Guide: How To Marry The Man And The Money (Paperback)

I just finished this book and rushed online to write a review because I loved it soooo much! It is true I originally judged the book by its cover and by its title only, and oh! how wrong I was. It is funny because I read the review below and thought that I originally believed the book was going to be everything the reviewer below thought. After reading the book, however, I must say that my mind was changed, and it is a little too obvious that the reviewer below didnt actually read the book (she indicates that it is "probably" like the other books) Anyway, while the title is a little obnoxious sounding the author breaks it down and gives new insight into the term goldigger. The book has an bonus dimension in that it is really too funny. The author also gives sound advice about how "not" to depend on a man and that women should get an education so that they can take care of themselves economically. She offers practical advice on how women should take care of themselves for themselves and she discusses pre-nuptial agreements and offers that women should always marry for love. She also breaks down the different levels of wealth and does not limit her discussion to "old money" as the reviwer below seems to suggest. In doing so she charts out access points for anyone interested in moving up the social ladder. She provides little quizzes in the book so that people can determine which level of the social or economic ladder they want to move up to, recognizing that "rich" is as the individual perceives it because some find happiness below the levels others would consider wealthy. The author also points out that women must take inventory of themselves and truly understand the type of man who will make us happy, because not all will be made happy by the extremely rich, some will only find happiness with those who reside somewhere in the middle. To that end she provides insight on social events and vacation spots where we can find the type of man we are looking for, because Lord knows some of us do tend to look for Mr. Right in all the wrong places.
Over all this is a wonderful book for those of us looking to be inspired and looking to believe in ourselves and our ability to find and attract mates who will make us happy not just because they have money but because they makes us happy in a variety of ways. It is a very funny and useful guide. Thank you Ivanna! And as for the other reviewer, I don't know what book she read, but it sounds nothing like the one I read.