Book Reviews
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Book Review: The Courage to Be Rich
This is a review of The Courage to Be Rich by Suze Orman. It’s available on Bard, bookshare, and other media. The book summary listed at the end of the post is from the Bard page.
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Book review: Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute
Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute Reviewers Thoughts As blind people, leadership isn’t just a choice—it’s our reality. Whether we’re nailing it by advocating for ourselves in all walks of life or simply wishing we could sidestep these responsibilities, the mantle of leadership is ours, ready or not. Now,…
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Book review: Power your happy: work hard, play nice, and build your dream life By Lisa Sugar
Power your happy: work hard, play nice, and build your dream life by Lisa Sugar MOe’s Thoughts I chose this book to read for our Love Your Budget theme for Feb. Although this isn’t a strictly Financial book, as we stressed often in the month of Feb. How we look at things, and the…
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Book review: The art of asking: or, How I learned to stop worrying and let people help by Amanda Palmer
The art of asking: or, How I learned to stop worrying and let people help by Amanda Palmer Ted Talk This book is an extended version of Amanda Palmer’s Ted talk of the same name. You can watch it here. Reviewers Thoughts If life were a symphony, Amanda Palmer’s “The Art of Asking”…
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Book Review: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss Reviewers Thoughts ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ does not set out to wave a banner for the blind or those with disabilities, but it is a gem for shaking up the way we think about work and money. As someone rooting…
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Recording, Financial Sense¢: Nov. 16 Wealth Wisdom, Share Your Favorite Personal Finance Resources
Attention Penny Forward supporters We were excited to invite you to Penny Forward’s November Financial Sense¢ program. We all know how overwhelming the endless flood of personal finance advice can be these days – books, podcasts, YouTube, TikTok – it’s everywhere! And let’s not forget the challenge of making sure it’s accessible to the blind…
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Book review: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich (original 1937 version) by Napoleon Hill Reviewers Thoughts “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill is a book that’s been around for ages, and it’s got its fair share of both praise and criticism. Hill claims to have spent two decades hobnobbing with successful people to uncover their secrets, but…
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Book Review: Love Your Life Not Theirs, by Rachel Cruze
Love Your Life Not Theirs, by Rachel Cruze Reviewer’s Thoughts: Though not a Thanksgiving themed book, since several people like to focus on gratitude during the month of November, it might be a good time to introduce this book. It is not your typical how-to money book. However, it offers compassionate and approachable advice…
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Book Review: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero Reviewer’s Thoughts: The title of this book alone was enough to peak my interest and decide to pick it up. I am pleased to report that enjoyment of this book went beyond its title. Written in easy-to-understand language and presented in chapters that I…
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Book Review: “Dollars & $ense: a kid’s guide to using–not losing–money,” by Elaine Scott
Dollars & $ense: a kid’s guide to using–not losing–money By: Elaine Scott Reviewer’s Thoughts: Dollars & $ense: A Kid’s Guide to Using–Not Losing–Money” by Elaine Scott primarily focuses on providing young readers with a comprehensive understanding of the history of money and the significant governmental impact on banking and financial laws. I find the…