The 48 Laws of Power

By: Robert Greene

Narrated by: Don Leslie

Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun-tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other great thinkers. Some laws teach the need for prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master") and the virtue of stealth ("Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions"); many demand the total absence of mercy ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally"). But like it or not, all have applications in real life. Illustrated through the tactics of Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, P. T. Barnum, and other famous figures who have wielded, or been victimized by, power, these laws will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

Listen to the companion audiobook, The 33 Strategies of War.

©2000 Robert Greene and Joost Elffers (P)2007 HighBridge Company

Is It For You?

Only for those who are ready for it, will this book be enlightening. All chapter may not apply to your person. As you listen I advise you to book mark the the parts that peaks your interest. Boss literature in deed!

A book that every business person should read!

What made the experience of listening to The 48 Laws of Power the most enjoyable?

If you don't know these laws, than you will be unaware when other people use them on you. In business and in personal life, these laws can be very valuable to know. If I knew these laws when I started my business 6 years ago, I'm sure I would have avoided some mistakes I made when dealing with people. I highly recommend this book!

Ruthless but Necessary

Good listen for those struggling to make a comeback, be careful though some rules might bend your morals

Amusing takes on timeless truths, entertaining

Interesting snippets of history with sometimes conflicting and often overly generalized conclusions. The lessons are valuable "Don't outshine the boss", "play your cards close to your vest", some lessons are harsh "crush your enemies lest they crush you". The "lessons" are all generally valid and useful to hear now and then, but not very deep. I found the swarmy vocal presentation and the "Godfather" musical transitions amusing and comical.

Yet the book was well worth the $6 sale price, mostly for the historical anecdotes, which will prompt more research on your own. I had never heard of Count Victor Lustig and how he swindled Al Capone out of $5000.00 without getting himself killed.

I agree with another reviewer that most of the wisdom is in the Biblical Proverbs. If you read Proverbs with the idea of:"How have others in history, and how can I personally profit materially from these truths of human nature?" you will get this book. If you want see what life looks like when lived according that idea, read Ecclesiastes.

awesome book

love which they have the same narrator on some of his other audiobooks. the best

48 laws of power

really a great read . I had thebook before but didnt remember what happened to it

Great Book!

This is a really good book. Very important and timeless lessons of life and relationships.

One to keep around!

This book conatains lessons inside the lessons nevermind the history perspectives one gleans along the way. Great read with a plethora of historical reminders and leadership methods. I will definately return to this book and suggest it to both friends and co-workers.

A must read.

Must be read in order to readjust one's old way of thinking! Time has run out, you must read this master piece!

Best,

Franklin H. p.

Makes you think

Would you listen to The 48 Laws of Power again? Why?

Good Information

What did you like best about this story?

Narrator

What does Don Leslie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A very cynical tone

If you could give The 48 Laws of Power a new subtitle, what would it be?

What is your competition thinking

Any additional comments?

This was a fun, interesting, and informative book!