The Richest Man in Babylon

The Success Secrets of the Ancients

By: George S. Clason

Narrated by: Richard Ferrone

Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

With more than two million copies sold, this classic guide to accumulating wealth has profoundly affected the world. Author George S. Clason uses simple and inspiring parables to illustrate how easily people can change their fiscal habits to enjoy a comfortable level of financial independence.

Unlike most financial self-help books, The Richest Man in Babylon does not present the latest fashionable idea for fattening bank accounts. Instead, it offers time-tested techniques, wittily illuminated through amusing fables, that clearly and concisely illustrate the path toward establishing a stabler budget and building greater savings.

If you are combatting debt, struggling to secure your retirement, or fighting to stretch every dollar you earn, you need look no further than the common sense ideas of this indispensable volume.

©1955 George S. Clason (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"What can a book written in the 1920s tell modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it's George Clason's delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money." (Los Angeles Times)

My favorite of all time!!

An amazing classic tale of wisdom and wit sure to incite a longing for more in the listener!

Wisdom Uncovered

This book is enlightening to those who desire wisdom in financial matters. It is told through stories yet the message is clear and the principles simple.

I Love This Version!

There are many versions of this incredible book but I think this is one of the best. It's told like a story not just someone reading their book aloud. It makes this that much more enjoyable.

One of the best books I’ve read

So much information packed into a beautiful story of the Babylonians and the narrator is one of the best I’ve ever listened

Great Money Management Book.

This book offers plans for gaining wealth and solutions for getting out of debt. I highly recommend it.

Fantastic

What made the experience of listening to The Richest Man in Babylon the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed everything about this audiobook. The story was intriguing and informative and the performance was fantastic. I don't think I can say enough good about this.

What other book might you compare The Richest Man in Babylon to and why?

This is the book that many other financial books base their information. The "pay yourself first" idea has been used time and time again. However, what makes this story interesting is the novel like feel to it.

Any additional comments?

The narration and story are so good that my children were entertained while in the car driving.

Excellent narration, great stories to learn from.

Would you listen to The Richest Man in Babylon again? Why?

Yes, stories are very well done and the lessons are timeless.

What other book might you compare The Richest Man in Babylon to and why?

I would say that a lot of personal financial and wealth building books are in the same category.

Have you listened to any of Richard Ferrone’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I have not this is first and a great one!

What did you learn from The Richest Man in Babylon that you would use in your daily life?

Learn the many ways to fatten your "purse" with gold. Many practical examples of how to grow personal wealth and apply your earnings to earn even more.

Any additional comments?

Love the narrator and the lessons are timeless! Highly recommend this book!

If only people would do it !!

Is teaching you a very simple way to live your life in prosperity , which is very helpful in today’s age of complicated financial calculations !

Read it, read again, then make your kids read it.

Any additional comments?

This is wealth building basics. A 101 class on building wealth that is rarely taught, and often forgotten by those who were taught.

The information here is timeless, thus the whole taking place in ancient Babylon setting, which I found entertaining. It also added a sort of weightiness to the lessons that I enjoyed.

Everyone can benefit from the information in this book. Read it, read it again, then make your children read it.

Great listen.

Great logical wisdom. Not necessarily repetitive, but thorough in the parables/examples as to speak to each person's situation. Basically, there's no excuse for not understanding/applying it's principles.