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BOOK REVIEW: THE RICHEST MAN IN BABYLON by George S. Clason
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#1 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6:32:36 AM
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One word to describe this book? TIMELESS!

The book is to personal finance what Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham &

David Dodd is to securities investing.

It is written in a series of financial parables which are easy to understand.

Follow the link for a comprehensive review of the book as well as a link to a free download of the e-book

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#2 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:12:33 AM
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This was a great read a few years ago, that inspired my investing in different fields
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Cde Monomotapa
#3 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:34:12 AM
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I enjoyed this book as well. Basic & easy to understand. I'd say it is an oldies version of Rich dad, poor dad. I highly reccomend it!
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PKoli
#4 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:51:10 AM
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For investing I would recommend the following two books:

1. Winning investment habits of Warren Buffet and George Soros
2. Trading for a Living by A. Elder
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PKoli
#5 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:52:51 AM
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Cde Monomotapa wrote:
I enjoyed this book as well. Basic & easy to understand. I'd say it is an oldies version of Rich dad, poor dad. I highly reccomend it!


It is a nice book even the audio version is great.
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:10:30 AM
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Do local bookshops stock it? I need it in my bookshelf but the last time I checked they didnt have it. Nice, easy read.
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slimboss
#7 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:30:17 AM
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try prestige bookshop 20th plaza or sarit text book centre
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#8 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:46:48 AM
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I started by reading chapter one of this book after I bought it and I put it far away just as soon because it sounded too easy like it's for a child then 1 yr down the line I stumbled on it and I'd nothing to read and what profound advice it carries. Reminds me of how I'd dharaud "Who moved my cheese".

BBI will solve it :)
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bwenyenye
#9 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:19:58 PM
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Excellent Read. Three years down the road and I want to re read it again. It is just amazing how simple and practical it is.
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Querry
#10 Posted : Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:38:32 PM
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The Richest Man in Babylon is the best book on investing ever!

it is an easy read and has real time tested principles.

i bet if you are not able to apply the principles in that simple book; it will be hard for you to apply the principals in other advanced books.

i would definitely recommend it:
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