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)

Hidden Lessons...

This book is a very entertaining collection of short stories that will teach financial wisdom. The stories are about how the ancients created wealth. The surprising part is that it all makes sense. I recommend listening to this with paper and pen so that you can write down these lessons. they will not be hard to find. In fact, they are in several places. A few of them are common sense but when they are woven into such an interesting story such as this, the lesson sticks better.

The second time I listened to this, I had pen and paper and I wrote down the lessons. I applied them to the way I handled my money. They work.. and they work well. I had initially listened to this recording several years from another source. I downloaded it to have my own copy and I am glad I did.

The Bible of Personal Finance

This is one of the most excellent collections of financial wisdom I've ever read. It takes the fundamentals of high finance and personal economics and makes them simple to understand and easy to implement. It gives the reader everything her or she needs to know to begin building wealth. I'll be listening to this book multiple times a year for the rest of my life. It's mastery will be required of my children before they can have their inheritance.

Must listen !

This is a story about how the discovery of ancient tablets had principles for making money that still apply today. The narration of this book is one of the best that I have heard.

Greatest book ever

Our schools should teach this book from kindergarten through college!. Anyone can learn from this book regardless of their educational background.

Excellent story and great philosophy

I enjoy this book immensely. It is one of my favorite books. Great parables. Read it and enjoy.

Fantastic story

Great narrator, quality, and story. Principles woven in made for easy learning. Will surely read again and put into practice

Strong book and adoptable advice

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, this book is a guide to life. Advice that is applicable through the milleniuas.

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

The use of character voices always makes a read more entertaining and Ferrone is no exception.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I applied many of the principles in ths book to my own life.

The richest Man in Babylon

A must read for anyone getting into investing and finance. I enjoyed every second of it.

Advice for the ages

Sound financial advice told through an imaginative and entertaining storyline. You'll listen to it multiple times!

great book for financal wisdom!!!

This is a great book for those seeking knowledge in wealth and finances. It should be taught in school at a young age.