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Seven Laws of Money (Shambhala Pocket Classics)

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If you are looking for a book on how to accumulate the maximum number of green backs, this book is not for you. If you want a simple philosophy of money which will make you wealthy in more than just the material sense, buy this book and read it at least twice.

I first read this book almost 20 years ago, and every time I got greedy, and broke one of the Seven Laws of Money, I paid dearly for it.

This is one of the books I own two copies of, one for myself and one to loan out to others. It helps you to channel energy away from worrying about money to using and understanding money in your best way. Warning: It may change your life. And, like good wine, it ages well.

michael phillips is one of the most refreshing thinkers in the world of money and business. this book from the early 70's has much important wisdom for anyone concerned with the subject. the original by random house has been out of print for years and is well worth finding if you can get your hands on a copy. it's totally 70's san francisco, but is richer than the shamballa abridgement.

I first read this book several years ago and not too particularly impressed I put it on my bookshelf and forgot about it. The other day it literally fell off the shelf and landed at my feet. I had completely forgotten about the book. It's a short book; why not read it again I thought. I did and was captivated. What happened? I would have given it two stars before, now I'm giving it five. I changed: In the intervening years I have become somewhat financially successful. Back when I first read it I was looking for some method to make money and didn't find it in that book. Now I know there is none. All books are mirrors of their readers as are these reviews. You have learned more about me than you will ever learn about The 7 Laws from reading this review. What can I tell you? Read the book or don't. When you find that no method or technique ever really works then you won't need this book or any other.

I have just read this book for the third time, and got even more out of it than the previous two.

Phillips is a "hippie capitalist" and has refreshing wisdom about the traps money can land you in. The book is unrelentingly honest.

I'm sure the author is a good guy with a big heart, but unfortunately this book is incredibly weak. It's very dated and in desparate need of editing (at one point the author says something about being philosophically against rewriting/editing--and man does it show). I assume consistent plugs by the Whole Earth Catalog and the Whole Earth Review got this book its notoriety, but it's hard to imagine how it has maintained its counterculture mini-classic status. Probably because for years it was the only alternative money book around (and it does have a great title). For much better financial advice and infinitely better writing, check out The Mindful Money Guide. It's wise, witty, and covers all matters financial--always with an eye to quality of life. (The book even has a section titled The Cosmic Laws of Money.)

The Seven Laws of Money was written in the 1970's.
Nonetheless, it is a one-of-a-kind read for those who want inspiration and confidence
to succeed.
The book is written in an easy-to-read format and a manner that can make you laugh.
The book could help inspire teenagers in recovery from drug dependency gain confidence.

The author, Michael Phillips, really knows money. You can learn all about the energy of money, how it works in our world, and have fun reading it. This guy's writing voice is a blast and a hoot all at once. Read it for fun and be rewired.

I thought this book would be a little "gem" but it turned out to be a little "stinker". The writing is bush league, dated and without meaningful content - mere personal ramblings seemingly more intent on impressing the reader with personalities he ( the author ) has know. The ideas ( laws? ) are obvious yet made abstact by their presentation. I may be missing something here as I see 5 star reviews. Then again, I may not be smoking the right stuff!

Deep truth can be found in this slim volume. It provides a philosophical approach to money as opposed to the more usual save-more-spend-less dogma. For example, the first law states "Do it! Money will come when you are doing the right thing." Inspirational and useful, this book is highly recommended.