( 6 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 16 2009
Mark LaMoure, Boise, ID "Getting Rich In America" by authors Dwight Lee and Richard McKenzie are two smart guys who wrote a top-rate book on getting rich for average people, which is most of our country. Its nice to see a book written on the precious 'basics' for getting rich in the U.S.A. With simple rules on how to get rich, its a one-of-a-kind book, guiding you down precious avenues. Its easy to read and very revealing. This book is a great place to start on your trek to success. Copyright 2000. MAIN TARGET You don't have to be a brilliant rocket scientist, college professor, financial planner or stock broker. Look at Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Michael Dell who all started working out of their homes with very little college education. "Getting Rich In America" reveals basic strategy's anyone can use to make big money in America, with or without a college education. Authors Lee and McKenzie talk candidly about making money. They present TRUTHFUL strategy's and plenty of suggestions for building WEALTH and PROSPERITY. The Table Of Contents with 8 chapters and 190 pages reveals subjects on: "The Power of Compound Interest, Resist Temptation, Get A Good Education... etc." No high I.Q. is required to do what is recommended, just self-discipline and basic common sense. Most American's already have these quality traits. So don't hold back - go for it! SUMMARY "Getting Rich In America" is gold bullion in book form. It deserves high praise, because it clarify's the basics on what it takes to be prosperous. Buy the book for quick training on how to get rich. It will help you gain self-confidence and determination. You can do it... Good Luck!
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( 13 of 23 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 24 2001
This book was terrible, maybe the worst book I have read on investing. It was so basic I felt like I was in pre-school learning how to tie my shoes. It's a book for whimps who are full of fear and are too scared to do anything with their live's. There is even a section warning you not to use drugs. Come on..... Don't waste your money..........
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( 14 of 19 found this review helpful ) Posted: Apr 1 2001
First let me say that I bought the audio tape and not the book. The tape is 3 hours in length so I assume it highlights the most important points of the book. (if there were any).The book does cover 1 or 2 relavant topics like the importance of compounding interest and begining to invest at a young age. However, if you are like me, I was hoping for something a little "meatier." Oh, it does give you many examples of how X dollars over time will turn to millions. My tip if these type examples interest you: buy a calculator.The other points covered in the book/tape I considered filler waste. For example the author explains that married people are more likely to get rich. He then goes into many statistics about those that are married. Also covered, Why divorce is not good and some tips on how to avoid it. His premice: Married people live longer. If you live longer you'll have more time to save and become rich.I could go on with examples like the above mentioned but since time is money I'll save a little of both. My point however is this: If you're looking for REAL ways to increase your assets and you comprehend basic concepts like compound interest and time, this book will bore you with off-topic detail.When I buy a book on this subject, I hope it will be one that has content that I can learn from and refer back to. This book however, is a once read and a waste of time and money. My tip for getting rich in america is don't buy this book and save your money. Over time it will be much more valuable than the book. If you must own it though, email me and I'll sell you mine. I hope this review saves someone the disappointment that I went through.
