Monday, July 28, 2008

Rich Dad, Poor Dad

Never has a book evoked so much emotion than this one. In the beginning of the text, I was humored. As I read a few more more pages I was a tad skeptical, a few more pages had me angry and as I made it to the final section, I was inspired. Let me explain:

The beginning of the book is a reminiscence of one fellow's childhood quest to make money (using a science text, old metal, and a nickel mold): childhood counterfieting. As the child grew so did his instruction on making money which is the part where I became skeptical (so easy? huh!)

The section of the book which angered me was the author's reminder that I work from January to May just to pay the government taxes! I am working to pay for services that I may not even have the opportunity to use (social security being one)! I work, pay bills, work, pay bills.....a pattern not unlike a hamster running on a wheel (run, spin, run, spin). Both of us (hamster and I) getting nowhere fast!

At the end of the book, I have become inspired. I may not become the next "Rockefeller", but I am going to aspire to have my money work for me and not the other way around.

Read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and be inspired. (or maybe wealthy).

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea

Yes, that is the title of the selection I am now reading. Believe it! The back cover states that the author writes like an adult Judy Blume. I agree. Chelsea Handler is writes a personal narrative which begins in her third grade year and hops through to age 30 something. Her anecdotes are "laugh out loud" funny, but her language choices degrade intelligent women everywhere.

I suggest that if you want a quick read that is a humorous, yet trashy, outlook on one person's life, then this is a book for you. If not, then check out John Steinbeck.