Richest Man in Babylon - The Success Secrets of the Ancients [Audio CD]

George S. Clason (Author)

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Originally published in 1926, sprinkled with King James English, and narrated with Shakespearean intensity by the able Richard Ferrone, this is a high- impact personal finance audio that sounds like it's speaking to us from the time of Jesus. Captivating fables gently urge listeners to use their talents to accumulate money, invest a tenth of what's earned, spend thoughtfully on necessities, save for the future, and avoid risks. A well-crafted analysis explains what separates the ownership class from the class of people who work for others. We're reminded also that our place in the pecking order depends on our internal values and the way we manage our money. T.W. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Recorded Books (June 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419349996
• ISBN-13: 978-1419349997
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Books on CD > Nonfiction
  • #73 in Books > Books on CD > General

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Classic, June 25, 2006

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Ron Atkins "Ron" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Richest Man in Babylon - The Success Secrets of the Ancients (Audio CD)

Clason's time tested classic has sold over 1.5 million copies and is a must read for anyone interested in achieving financial success. The principles embodied in the book are, in the author's words, "a cure for a lean purse."

The book is a collection of short stories that all revolve around five basic concepts:

Money comes to those who save.
Money multiples for those who invest it.
Money stays with the person who entrusts it to wise people.
Money is lost when invested in things with which you are not familiar.
Money is lost at a fast rate by pursuing get-rich-quick schemes.

The reader should keep in mind that Clason wrote these stories to be published as pamphlets and distributed to bank customers. While the lessons are obviously designed to encourage saving money (thus helping the bank), its lessons are quite valuable and worth learning.

You may also want to read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and The 17 Principles of Creating Wealth by Phillip Collinsowrth.


Ron Taylor
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, May 29, 2006

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Ron W. Cousins "cuzman" (Denton, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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I just completed the audio CDs of this book and it was incredible. I had read the actual book about 5 years ago, but this time I suppose being in a different place in my life I was able to really grasp much more of the author's intent. The best thing is now our entire family views money differently. Even though it is affordable to spend our "slaves" on many things we are choosing now to increase the number of "slaves" we have so they can multiply and be with us for ever. Get this book or audio CD read it and make your kids read it. The overall message is given to you in the first 5 minutes of the book and then the rest is a great storytelling that really provides you the understanding and motivation to begin changing your thought process in regards to money and therein lies the value of any self-help book the ability to read it and become motivated to change.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Teachings of Babylon Transcend Generations!, March 20, 2006

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K. Murray (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
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This was an incredible book! I loved the stories and underlying lessons. Perfect translation from the days of Babylon to today! Life lessons... and Investment lessons taught. Read and Re-Read this book. The audio book is better.