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The Wrong Kind of Money

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In the closed world of NYC society, snobbery and bigotry, Stephen Birmingham has written that all that glitters is not gold. He has provided an insightfull look at the real fact that all people are participants in the comedy and tragedy that is life. With characters that become real people and situations that do not exceed the real world, this book is honestly written and truly enjoyable. Birmingham tosses in morality and immorality with equal penache and, just for spice, lessons in the true world of business that seem to be just thoughts of passing. This is a book to read for sheer pleasure; but beware, you may come to care about Hannah and her happy/unhappy band of misfits before it's all over.

The Liebling family of New York is one of the wealthiest in the city but still isn't accepted by the socially elite because of the source of their money-liquor! Since the death of the family's founder, Jules Liebling who made his fortune selling legal Canadian liquor to American mobsters during prohibition, the family business has been closely guarded by his widow Hannah. Their elder son Cyril has been a great disappointment to his mother, so the second son, Noah has been groomed to take over from her when she finally decides to stand down.I found this book to be a great read involving all the family members and giving a close insight to the lives of the rich and famous.

Stephen Birmingham THE WRONG KIND OF MONEY takes you into the world of the super rich where money and misery go hand in hand (of course). Intertwining stories that verge from adultery to kidnapping, Birningham uses a pretty catchy narrative, not to mention a strong characterization, to dwell into the life of a self-made millionaire who may or may not have had ties with the underworld to make it big. You'll have a ball following members of this wealthy family as they go about risking everything for a chance of true happiness. Moreover, The book ingenious point of view structure makes the reading experience a step above. Indeed, Birmingham's plume is so rich and witty that even the narration becomes part of the characters. Yes, THE WRONG KIND OF MONEY is--pun intended ahead--the right kind of a novel to seek your teeth into. You'll definitely find yourself enthralled with everything the man behind the title has to offer.-----Martin Boucher.

This book could have been written in 20 pages. Kept turning and turning the pages waiting for some type of story. Very boring reading. Don't waste your time.