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These books are your resources for understanding how to create, manage and grow your wealth. Many different strategies and techniques are described here by experts who have been very successful with them over the decades. Click on book image or title for full review. Keep in mind that I have read many more books than I have reviewed. Especially in this section, given my main business is running a value investment fund, my partner and I have read hundreds of books on the subject. Please just send an email or leave a comment and we can make additional recommendations.

snowball Secrets of the Psychology that Truly Makes Warren Buffett Who He Is: The Snowball
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
by Alice Schroder
Pub. Date: 09/29/2008, Bantam Books
ISBN- 9780553805093
838 Pages
Success Rating:4

Why I Read this Book: Warren Buffett is the epitome of success in many ways for a lot of people. I had to find out the real story.

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richest man in babylon Centuries Worth of Timeless Money Creating Principles: The Richest Man in Babylon
The Richest Man in Babylon
by George S. Clason
Pub. Date: January 2002, Penguin Group
ISBN- 9780451205360
144 Pages
Success Rating:3

Why I Read this Book: This book touches on the fundamentals of personal finance and reminds us of the simplicity and discipline that have proven successful for thousands of years.

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When Genius Failed

when genius failed1 When Genius Failed
When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long Term Capital Management
by Roger Lowenstein
Pub. Date: October 2001, Random House
ISBN- 9780375758256
264 Pages
Success Rating:3

Why I Read this Book: This is an incredible lesson of the destruction caused by greed an arrogance. I thought it was fitting given what our economy is currently facing.

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The Dhandho Investor

dhandho investor The Dhandho Investor
The Dhandho  Investor
by Mohnish Pabrai
Pub. Date: September 2006, Wiley, John & Sons
ISBN- 9780470055892
176Pages
Success Rating:4

Why I Read this Book: Pabrai has proven his application of value investing to be hugely successful. I wanted to learn what made it real for him. He has been a great teacher.

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The Little Book of Value Investing

little book of value investing The Little Book of Value Investing
The Little Book of Value Investing
by Christopher H. Browne
Pub. Date: April 2007, Wiley, John & Sons
ISBN- 9780470043899
183 Pages
Success Rating:3

Why I Read this Book: With the intensity of today’s market, I wanted a quick recap of true value investing. This hit all the key points.

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Reviews: Money & Investing

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One Up On Wall Street : How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market
by Peter Lynch and John Rothchild
Pub. Date: April 2000, Fireside
ISBN 0-7432-0040-3
304 Pages
Review Written: 8/17/06
Success Rating: 4
Review, Valuable Quotes
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intelligent investor Reviews: Money & Investing
The Intelligent Investor Rev Ed. (Collins Business Essentials)
by Benjamin Graham and Jason Zweig
Pub. Date: July 2003, Collins
ISBN 0-06-0555661
623 Pages
Review Written: 4/2/07
Success Rating: 4
Review, Valuable Quotes
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rich dad poor dad Reviews: Money & Investing
Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money–That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter
Pub. Date: January 1998, Time Warner
ISBN 0-7515-3271-1
243 Pages
Review Written: 4/10/07
Success Rating: 3
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cash flow quadrant Reviews: Money & Investing
Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad’s Guide to Financial Freedom
by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter
Pub. Date: May 2000, Warner Books
ISBN 0-446-67747-7
251 Pages
Review Written: 5/14/07
Success Rating: 3
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real estate investing for dummies2 Reviews: Money & Investing
Real Estate Investing for Dummies
by Eric Tyson and Robert S. Griswold
Pub. Date: December 2004, Wiley Publishing
ISBN 0-7645-2565-4
358 Pages
Review Written: 9/12/06
Success Rating: 4
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