The Other Side of the Coin [Spiral-bound]

Barbra Alexander (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1998

*A humorous look at our economic, financial and social environment.

*Your survival guide to harmoniously co-exist with your socio-economic partners and not feel isolated or stranded.

The purpose of the book is to remind you that you are not a pawn in someone else's economic chess game or a financial island to be conquered by global enterprises you don't understand, to inform you that each choice you make, whether you choose coffee, tea or orange juice in the morning, has a direct personal economic impact on someone, somewhere.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...Because of your highly personal style of interviewing we were able to bring out the emotions that usually don't come out about an issue when you are only dealing strictly with the facts." -- Alexander Odishelidze, Congressional Lobbyist for Puerto Rican status change, Registered Investment Advisor for Employee Benefits Associates, Inc.

"Barbra Alexander has been writing the "Spare Change" column and periodic feature cover stories for The Sun Weekly newspaper since February 1997. Ms. Alexander gained an instant following with her common sense look at the financial world.

Barbra's "Follow the Money" mantra leads to insightful revelations about what's really behind a multitude of issues from supermarket marketing, the use of electronic money and national ID cards. Barbra has written well-received stories on state propositions, union strikes and the smoking ban, to name a few. I can count on Barbra to peel back the pretty wrapping and see who's trying to get rich. Barbra's common sense style cuts across political affiliations and urges us to open our eyes to see who's digging into our wallets and our freedom. She often makes us laugh at the absurdity of it all.

Barbra Alexander is required reading for anyone wishing to hang on to their money." -- Elizabeth Cowley, publisher, The Sun Weekly

"I can see why you have such a great following...You have way of making even complex topics come across so that the layperson can understand them easily." -- Dr. Scott Sawyer, Chiropractor

From the Inside Flap

The Other Side of the Coin

A Humorous Look at Our Financial World

By Barbra Alexander

Illustrations by Carey Crockett

Copyright (c) 1998 by Barbra Alexander

Printed in the United States of America

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 193 pages
• Publisher: James T. O'Grady (March 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1928658008
• ISBN-13: 978-1928658009
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,350,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plastic Cash, January 25, 2000

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David Augustine (Santa Rosa, Calfornia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Other Side of the Coin (Spiral-bound)

The Other Side of the Coin is an empowering book that cuts through veils of financial deception in a frank and open manner. I recommend this book to anyone who is seeking a basic understanding of the economic realities that shape our world. The contents are categorized into ten chapters that stand on their own. This book has been a valuable addition to my library; it is set up for quick reference and hasn't been given the opportunity to collect dust on my shelf. Lest I forget to mention humor, let me now say that while reading this book, Barbra Alexander`'s antics brought me to tears of laughter from cover to cover. With ample personality, Alexander holds no punches as she swiftly points out the flaws of our credit crazed economy. Whether it be corporate bean counters or bumbling governmental bureaucrates, the author dishes out honest criticisms where they are due. The Other Side of the Coin embodies an independent spirit that is all to often excluded from cultural and economic debates.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking, March 21, 2000

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Constance F. Dunn (Pacific Grove, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Other Side of the Coin (Spiral-bound)

The Other Side of the Coin makes us step back and rethink previously held views in a straight forward, common sense approach. Did we get these views from our parents, our church, our government, the TV? It makes us ask ourselves why we hold on to them and if they are still valid.

A "must read" for those who want to be informed and challenged.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Irreverent, January 15, 2000

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Kari Hagensmith (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Other Side of the Coin (Spiral-bound)

Made me laugh. Barbra Alexander takes a whip and a chair and tames those silly notions that money is sacred.