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The Richest Man in Babylon

By: George S. Clason
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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This inspiring book, began in 1926 as a series of informational pamphlets distributed by banks and insurance companies. By 1927, several of these pamphlets had been compiled into a book and this collection has been in print ever since. It has helped millions of people, and has been hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth.

A modern day classic, The Richest Man in Babylon dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon. These famous "Babylonian parables" offer an understanding of - and solution to - a lifetime's worth of personal financial problems, and holds the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and earning more money.

©2013 Gildan Media LLC (P)2013 Gildan Media LLC

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Simple yet efficient

Offers insightful advice on managing gold and your finances including seizing wise investments and avoiding unintelligent ones.

Told in the form of stories and parables of men of Ancient Babylon that makes it a rather enjoyable listen!

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True Wealth Wisdom

Wisdom packed book with practical guide to wealth.
I loved every moment of it and felt very proud to have written a similar book 'Money Bliss - Save Today, Secure Tomorrow and Win for Life'.

If only we could put in practice all learned, them we can give the next generation a better start.

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Great

Love the book, great financial principles that have historic values. Proper financial practice have been the proven to be centuries old and still in practice but certain races that are considered sucessful. That specks volumes about the relevance of the financial principles thought in the book.

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Lessons in living

Habits are keys to success. Offers simple explanations for living.this is one I will read again and again! Buying a copy for a friend now!

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excellent and full of inspiring messages.<br />

Excellent and full of inspiring messages. Will enjoy recommending to others! Will read again! thank you.

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A must to hear

Exceptional stories very well told!! This very much applies to current times we live in.

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Classic

Simple principles. Hard to carry out. All are gems of wisdom. I'm planning to listen over and over again.

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I recommend

A very good read for those interested in the accumulation of wealth. The truths within are timeless.

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Basic principles with the capacity to change your life

Basic principles that have the capacity to change your life if you adhere to them. This book will forever have a permanent place in my library. I will ensure that my brothers, gf , and closets friends all read it as well.

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Excellent storytelling to captivate and educate

I was captivated by the stories. A great way to educate and entertaining. I strongly recommend this to any person seeking enlightenment regarding finances.

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