Join Amazon Prime and ship Two-Day for free and Overnight for $3.99. Already a member? Sign in.

Quantity:

More Buying Choices

16 used & new from $11.36

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Tell the Publisher! I�d like to read this book on Kindle Don�t have a Kindle? Get yours here.

The Baron Son: Vade Mecum 7 (Hardcover)

by Vicky Therese Davis (Author), William R. Patterson (Author), D. Marques Patton (Author) "In the days of yore there lived a man known solely as the Baron..." (more)
Key Phrases: fragrance merchant, thy mark, thine actions, Laws of Gold, Prince Farad, Scroll of Indagation (more...)

4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

List Price:	$19.95
Price:	$19.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
	o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Only 1 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want it delivered Monday, July 20? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details

6 new from $13.23 9 used from $11.36 1 collectible from $19.95

Also Available in:	List Price:	Our Price:	Other Offers:
Audio Download (Audible.com)	$29.98	$15.74
Audio CD (Audiobook,Unabridged)	$29.98	$29.98	14 used & new from $11.63

Frequently Bought Together

Price For All Three: $31.89

Some of these items ship sooner than the others. Show details

This item: The Baron Son: Vade Mecum 7 by Vicky Therese Davis
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Usually ships within 10 to 14 days.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

How to Win Friends & Influence People

by Dale Carnegie

4.6 out of 5 stars (687) $9.00

Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not!

by Robert T. Kiyosaki

3.7 out of 5 stars (2,260) $4.95

The Millionaire Next Door

by Thomas J. Stanley

3.9 out of 5 stars (823) $10.20

Think and Grow Rich

by Napoleon Hill

4.5 out of 5 stars (373) $7.99

The Greatest Salesman in the World

by Og Mandino

4.7 out of 5 stars (174) $7.99

› Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

Review
"'The Baron Son' offers fundamental and understandable strategies for creating successful business executives and building wealth." -- Arnold S. Goldstein, President, Arnold S. Goldstein & Associates, LLC

"...'TBS' is an allegorical tale that is as powerful in its own way as 'Who Moved My Cheese?'" -- Al Ries

"...the teaching of leadership and business achievement from an exceptional perspective." -- weLEAD Online Magazine

"A compelling way to reveal how wealth-building strategies apply to everyday living." -- Black Enterprise Magazine

"A must read for those who are truly interested in improving their financial position." -- Vi Brown, National President, Society of Women Engineers

"Everyone can benefit from the roadmap this book offers." -- John L. Jacobs, CEO, Nasdaq Financial Products Services, Inc.

"The Baron Son is remarkable — a challenging and satisfying guide to success through inspired strategic leadership." -- Tom Peters

"The most unique business book you’ll read all year." -- Sales Promotion Magazine

"We learn the most important lessons of life from stories and fables. 'TBS' carries this tradition to a new height." -- Brian Tracy

"…a great book for the MBA students who are preparing to run America's corporations." -- The Motley Fool

Product Description
The Baron Son is an allegorical tale designed as a roadmap to wealth, power, and success. A legend from centuries past, it is the account of a young boy who loses everything, and through struggle, finds the secret to become the richest, most powerful man the world has ever known.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Long & Silverman (January 25, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595753575
ISBN-13: 978-1595753571
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #727,960 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Inside This Book (learn more)

First Sentence:
In the days of yore there lived a man known solely as the Baron. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fragrance merchant, thy mark, thine actions

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Laws of Gold, Prince Farad, Scroll of Indagation, Alchemists Guild

New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats

Citations (learn more)

This book cites 3 books:

Live Your Dreams by Les Brown in Front Matter
Asset Protection Secrets by Arnold S. Goldstein in Front Matter
Die Rich and Tax Free by Barry Kaye in Front Matter

Books on Related Topics (learn more)

The Well At The World's End by William Morris

Discusses:

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	85% buy the item featured on this page: The Baron Son: Vade Mecum 7 4.5 out of 5 stars (39) $19.95
	15% buy Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not! 3.7 out of 5 stars (2,260) $4.95

Explore similar items

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

business(4)

finance(3)

self-help(2)

entrepreneurshi p(1)

financial freedom(1)

influence(1)

leadership(1)

personal development(1)

personal finance(1)

Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search

No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Reviews

39 Reviews

5 star:		(28)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

4.5 out of 5 stars (39 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finding the right way, February 28, 2005

By	FrKurt Messick "FrKurt Messick" (Bloomington, IN USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

The term 'vade mecum' is translated by the authors as 'a guidebook kept constantly at hand', but in fact from the Latin is translates more directly as 'go with me' or even 'the way with me'. Davis, Patterson and Patton have drawn from wisdom traditions East and West to draw together an interesting and inspiring series of principles by which leaders and followers can guide their actions in ethical and productive ways. I say leaders and followers, for while this book is most likely going to be read by the minority of middle-to-upper-middle management people who want to 'make it big', in fact this has useful wisdom and insight for people across the many segments of our society.

As the authors state in their foreword, Americans of every stripe can mention who won the latest Oscar, which celebrities are dating (or breaking up), fashion trends, latest car models, etc. However, few can talk about the underlying principles governing the way we do business (even if they know the mechanics of doing business), and this is a shame, for 'the business of America is business' in many ways, and so much of our future is tied to the economic well-being of our nation and communities.

However, this is not a how-to book in the spirit of the 'for Dummies' series, nor is it the usual business manual with bullet points and assignments to do. This is an extended tale done almost as if it were a parable or fable. Is it fiction? Not really. The principles are laid out in the course of the tale, that of three who come for wisdom and learning from the richest man in the world, who is in this story 'The Baron' - not Bill Gates or Warren Buffett, but rather a person of the past or future, someone with a key to success that includes but goes beyond the pages of Money and Fortune magazines.

'The Baron' is in some ways a mythical rags-to-riches tale, but it is one with a moral. How does one become skillful and truly successful in the world? What is true wealth? The answer here does not discount material prosperity, but does give a great caution against the idea of success at any price, for often the cost is too high. Like most of us, the Baron found himself without many resources, but with drive and inspiration.

Success is not an overnight thing. 'Often it will take ages, or a series of failures, before a man's reward or penalty is revealed.' The very true idea that success is not automatically successful, nor is failure necessarily something to be avoided, is present here. 'Not to endeavour because of fear is the only true shame.'

An interesting text from many standpoints, I hope that those who read this will be enriched and find the tale as interesting as I have. You may try the same exercise that I employed, which is to see how many pieces of the story have antecedents or inspiration from other pieces of literature, but this is only to confirm the value - truth never goes out of fashion, and wisdom is always valuable.

Comment Comment (1) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Book with a Timeless Message, June 15, 2005

By	Bob Burg (Jupiter, Florida) - See all my reviews

With "The Baron Son" I believe we've just been introduced to the next classic that will take the world by storm.

I just finished reading it and am going to go right back and re-read it. The authors did a superb job of teaching the lessons of success and prosperity. They accomplished this within the framework of a parable that combined wisdom that one might expect to find while reading such masterpieces as Clasen's "Richest Man in Babylon", Hill's "Think and Grow Rich", Allen's "As A Man Thinketh" and others.

Since other reviewers of this book have already set the premise and location of the story, I'll just add my two cents in saying that the principles are immutable, I'm honored to have had the opportunity to read this book and will refer it so often over the next 73 years or so (after all, I'm only 47) :-) that I might become the book's greatest salesman.

Oh, yes, I guess Mandino's excellent "Greatest Salesman in The World" would also be thought of along with those by Clasen, Hill, Allen and others as possible inspiration for "The Baron Son."

The way the authors told the story was also, I feel, very effective. I felt myself rooting for the characters; disappointed in their setbacks and proud when they succeeded.

Really, I can't say enough about this book and the masterful work by the authors. As I say in all my reviews of books where the principles are so outstanding, parents, make sure you're children have the opportunity to read this. If they embrace the message they'll be nine steps ahead of the game in a ten step game. And, when I say game, I don't just mean the game of business (though they will surely be ahead in that area) but the game of life, as well.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars weLEAD Book Review by the Editor of leadingtoday.org, March 23, 2005

By	Greg L. Thomas (Litchfield, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Baron Son is a book written by three innovative entrepreneurs who have surely approached the teaching of leadership and business achievement from an exceptional perspective. Most books written about leadership are penned in a non-fictional format. What you read is what you get. Little is left to the imagination as the writers directly impart their ideas from one paragraph to another. The Baron Son uses a different approach. It is written as a fictional story about a wise baron who acts as a revered tutor and slowly imparts knowledge to three young disciples. The end result of this approach is that the reader is left to glean from the visionary wisdom and teachings of the baron. The longer you ponder upon each major "supreme principle" as revealed by the baron, the more you personally benefit from his insight.

The three authors weave a large number of moral and successful business principles in this interesting allegorical fable. As you read The Baron Son you come to learn that hard work and effort of itself will not ensure the achievement of goals and personal fulfillment. It is hard work combined with wisdom and proper actions that make it all possible. In this mythical story the wise baron imparts eleven "supreme principles" to his young pupils. The authors don't break new ground with these valid principles, but they present this knowledge in a fascinating way.

The Baron Son is truly distinctive and will appeal to readers who enjoy fiction. It is a book that can be read in just a few sittings and one that continues to reveal wisdom long after the book is closed and you ponder on its contents! If you primarily read and enjoy non-fiction, this may not be your cup of tea. But, if you want to learn some sound principles about business, wealth and leadership through a fictional narrative, The Baron Son will make your cup runneth over.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 39 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Insightful
The Baron Son is such a well-written and creative book that provides the reader with the tools to create the correct mindset to achieve financial and business success. Read more

Published 15 months ago by S. Ottey

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Life Parable
William Patterson is a remarkable person who has created an incredible life. With his writing partners, he has crafted a parable of success based on solid human values... Read more

Published 16 months ago by Jim Bouchard

5.0 out of 5 stars Not your average business/leadership book.
This book is written like a fable, and reminded me of The Richest Man In Babylon. The precepts in this book are part spiritual, part inspirational, part motivational... Read more

Published on January 13, 2007 by MzMack

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide to success
A most interesting audio book....anyone can benefit from this breakthrough approach to achieving wealth, power and success.

Published on December 12, 2006 by Knowledge is Power

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read ranks with classics
I really enjoyed this book. Mr. patterson and his co-authors have successfully penned what I believe to be a book that is every bit as relevant to anyone seeking success in life... Read more

Published on September 26, 2006 by Christopher Calloway

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Blueprint for Success
Any entrepreneur who has ever built a successful business knows the truth of the words in "The Baron Son," as does any disciplined investor or accomplished business leader. Read more

Published on March 14, 2006 by Joseph Coleman

2.0 out of 5 stars Barely Readable
Although I am sure that this book has some good advice, I am unable to read it. The authors wrote the entire book in a style that makes Elizabethan English easy to understand... Read more

Published on March 5, 2006 by Michael F. McPartlan

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and Inspirational!
I strongly believe that this book is going to be a great resource for entrepreneurs and business professionals alike for years to come. Read more

Published on March 2, 2006 by K. D. Andrews

4.0 out of 5 stars Like Kalil Gibhran's The Prophet's "Secrets for Success"
This book is rather unusual. It's a fictional fable, the story of three students on a quest to learn the secrets of the most prosperous man in the world (no, it's not Warren... Read more

Published on February 5, 2006 by Joanna Daneman

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and thought provoking
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (2/06)

"The Baron Son: Vade Mecum:" is an allegorical tale about three seekers who approach the world's richest man, the... Read more

Published on February 1, 2006 by Reader Views

› See all 39 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; }

Customer Discussions

Beta (What's this?)

New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.

This product's forum (0 discussions)

	Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
	No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Start a new discussion

Topic:

First post:

Receive e-mail when new posts are made

Prompts for sign-in

[Cancel]

Guidelines

Active discussions in related forums

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
health Should we have free healthcare in the U.S.?(and is it possible?)	2715	14 minutes ago
health Knee Replacement	11	1 hour ago
self-help date rape	242	3 hours ago
business "Business Environment" and one other product newly tagged business	0	12 hours ago
business Entrepreneurs will Lead Us Out of Recession	3	13 hours ago
self-help If you want to change, do this......	14	2 days ago
finance Making Money Today	8	10 days ago