Think and Grow Rich

By: Napoleon Hill

Narrated by: Alan Henderson

Length: 13 hrs

Publisher's summary

Think and Grow Rich is a motivational personal development and self-help book written by Napoleon Hill and inspired by a suggestion from Scottish-American businessman Andrew Carnegie. While the title implies that this book deals only with how to achieve monetary wealth, the author explains that the philosophy taught in the book can be used to help individuals do or be almost anything they want. For instance, Jim Murray (a sportswriter) wrote that Think and Grow Rich was credited for Ken Norton's boxing upset of Muhammad Ali in 1973.

The book was first published in 1937 during the Great Depression. At the time of Hill's death in 1970, Think and Grow Rich had sold 20 million copies. It remains the biggest seller of Napoleon Hill's books - a perennial best-seller after 70 years (BusinessWeek's best-seller list ranked Think and Grow Rich as the sixth best-selling paperback business book 70 years after it was first published). Think and Grow Rich is listed in John C. Maxwell's A Lifetime Must Read Books List.

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Narrated by ??? NOT Napoleon Hill

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

This is a good book, I have read it once in the 1990's and wanted to listen to it again. The book is a Great book, it is the person Reading it that is horrible, it is obvious he is not a reader. He pauses at multiple places during a sentence where there shouldn’t be a pause. It’s like he can only read a few words per breath, he is so consistent through the whole book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Think and Grow Rich?

There is too much good information to list.

Would you be willing to try another one of Napoleon Hill’s performances?

Yes.

What character would you cut from Think and Grow Rich?

None, I would fire the reader.

Any additional comments?

Fire the reader, and change the

Great message for overall success

I downloaded this book after another author referenced on his book. The bottom line is that Mr. Napoleon Hill describes a method for success that has been proven over and over by thousands of people and copied in many forms by many other authors, even in today's bests sellers for personal development.

If you are interested in this topic, I suggest you download a lecture by Mr. Napoleon Hill in his own voice, also available at Audible.com. It is the best and I am sure you will get the message delivered efficiently and enjoyable. Mr. Hill's method for success is without doubt a proven approach for anyone that truly desires to succeed in life, whether is business or personal.

My only regret is that Audible.com advertises this book as narrated by Mr. Napoleon Hill and that is not the case. The actual narrator has the most boring voice that I have heard with a British accent and it takes away pretty much most of the interest from the reader (listener). So if you do not care about the narrator's voice, then I recommend to download this version, otherwise, look for another narrator or Mr. Hill's truly own voice on his real life lecture recording, also available here in Audible.com.

Not Hill's voice

Really disappointed that it wasn't Hill's own voice, even though it says it is. Not sure why it's advertised that way, regardless I would not recommend this book.

The book is great, the reading awful.

What would have made Think and Grow Rich better?

The narration of this book is generally poor due to the narrator pausing, punctuating the dictation incorrectly in addition to adding emphasis the words where non is added.

I had previously purchased the book which is excellent. However, I found the flow of the narration to be awkward to the point that I find it irritating to listen to it. It flows as if using computer narration.

I will be exercising the option for the money back guarantee, and reviewing an alternative version.

Any additional comments?

Don't waste your time with this

Terrible narration

Would you be willing to try another one of Alan Henderson’s performances?

Absolutely not! Slowly spoken and every few words a long pause.

Any additional comments?

I will try a different narrator

Narration Is Horrible

If you could sum up Think and Grow Rich in three words, what would they be?

This version is 13 hrs long. 3-4 hrs longer than the other versions. I think the only reason is because Henderson reads so slow and pauses so much. I'm returning it and getting a version with a different narrator

Excellent book

Must read all time classic

For those who want success and happiness in life, this book will be a great guide

Unbearable reading

Love this book, can't stand this narration. Puts me to sleep, hard to understand. Think and Grow Rich is a classic, but make sure the narrator is someone you can listen to.

Incredible Book, Not What I Expected But Better!

Excellent & insightful regarding character insight and habit awareness. The 'ether' topic was most valuable.

Incredibly Empowering

This book is the manual to the engine room of changing the way you think.... My mind is changed completely because of this book thank you Napoleon Hill

Oh Alan!

The content is dated but still worthy. I downloaded this because the book is in many top 10 books to inspire. But the main problem is the way in which it is read. For such inspirational material it is read in a rather unemotional, dry and dull way. I listened all the way through but a few weeks later I really can't remember most of it and I certainly won't be listening again. I think I may just buy the book!

Fabulous book ruined by a really dull narrator!

What did you like most about Think and Grow Rich?

The book is fabulous

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narration is really dull and slow, twice I tried to listen and twice I found myself falling asleep.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES! I like to listen to audiobooks whilst travelling.

Narrator bored me to death

Going to have to buy the book instead of audio because I can’t help but fall asleep.

Dreadful

Don't waste your time, constantly goes on about sex energy and the narrator will make you want to end life, just awful

Listen at 1.25 speed or higher

The negative reviews regarding the narration of this book are, I believe, quite fair, but it is more bearable when listening at 1.25 speed or quicker. My main bug-bears are the poor use of inflections and unnecessary mid-sentence pauses.

As for the book itself, I think there's a lot of truths to glean out of it. But also some wishy-washy theories and some principles, which may not take you on the best journey, though they arrive at the right destination. It is not my favourite sales book; very American, arguably misogynistic in places (cause Vs correlation) and some outdated points (e.g. the cost of living). But there are many great points and helpful examples of the power of thought and determination in relation to business success.

non-scientofic anecdotal musings

some "teachings" that cannot and will not get anyone rich on their own. some general life advice based on a handful of examples overused throughout for various examples presented as ultimate truths, none of which are backed with research and solid evidence. some of it prosaicly simple boiling down to having confidence and perseverance - we'll, we all know those are good and help attain success. but not always money pe se. then there are just idiotic parts about thoughts going into the ether... don't waste time

Unlistenable

The book it's self is one most recommend to read and I do still intend to read it. To listen to though I find impossible. The narrator sounds as though he is reading whilst sitting in a bath tub and over pronounces every single word.

I believe the information contained in the book to be valuable but unfortunately I am not able to concentrate for further than around 30 seconds before my mind wonders. The narrator fails to keep the listeners focus.

Obviously narrator and performance receive one star rating. The story gets the same rating simply because I wasn't able to focus on it. I gave it three hours to prove it's self, probably closer to four hours if you include all the rewinding I did when I found my mind wondering. I give up and will be returning the audio book. However I will probably buy the kindle or physical version.

very good book but...

I tend not to give one star, or not to judge but...
I've got 105 titles here on audible and listened about 100 including Dale Carnegie books ( how to win friends and how to stop worrying) and Brian Tracy who actually recommend this one . I could stand about 50 minutes of this Narration and sorry mr. Alan H. you may try to listen yourself...
Luckily there is few more Narrators to this great book and I do recommend to purchase one of them. This book is timeless ...

Think and grow rich

Simply the best book ever written that every entrepreneur should read.

My advice would be to read, or listen to it, regularly

Thinking rich?

Positive thinking, desire and faith, seems too good to be true, but I have felt much better equipped and resolved too push forward, the future, it seems is bright.