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Review by Nkoo -- The Billionaires’ Handbook
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Billionaires’ Handbook" by Andrew Stevenson.]
The Billionaires’ Handbook: A User’s Guide to Wealth and Power by Andrew Stevenson is the billionaire author’s view on how the global economy works and the impact he plans to make in it. The book mirrors the gap between the rich and the poor; it unveils the tactics employed by the superrich to dominate and remain 1% of the world population. It encapsulates the past, present, and future situation of the global economy.
The book opens with a review of the major economic systems that have previously governed the global economic system such as mercantilism, capitalism, and cynicism respectively. It progresses to delve into the 30 game-changing rules that were put in place after capitalism fell on its face. Following the global economic crisis of 2008, a further new set of rules took center stage.
Usually, the global economic history is not a subject I find interesting. However, this book has positively changed my view of that subject. For me, the author explained a rather uninteresting subject enjoyably. The subject matter was discussed in a simplified manner such that anyone could easily comprehend it. The juxtaposition of illustrations with relevant narratives will help to further drive home the author’s point of view; it will help readers understand the book better.
As a result of the brevity and clarity of this book, I finished it in one sitting. It is organized and written from a first-person standpoint. The tone of the book is friendly, conversational, straightforward, and upfront. The author came across as witty, cocky, and brutal in his presentation. The book’s relatability depends on how the reader perceives the writing style the author has employed. The fact that this book was written by a macro hedge fund portfolio manager with nearly 30 years of experience in the global economy lent some credence and authority to it.
My favorite aspect of the book consists of its highlights; these are the 20 pragmatic rules the author came up with by which he wants to positively impact the global economy. When his days are over, Stevenson plans to be remembered by the said rules. In my view, I found the reasoning in his intended exit rules practical and relatable. I particularly like rule 7 which is rooted in the celebration of philanthropy.
There was nothing I dislike about this book; the author’s use of satire, I believe, is his chosen style of writing. Rather than put me off, I found this writing style humorous and a welcome deviation from the norm. There are, however, few instances of borderline profanity contained therein. It is devoid of any form of sexual content. It also appears to be professionally edited; I found a few typographical errors in it which were not distractive.
Given the foregoing, The Billionaires’ Handbook: A User’s Guide to Wealth and Power by Andrew Stevenson has earned four out of four stars. I will recommend it to readers who are interested in developments in the global economy with particular attention on the billionaires’ mindset. Lovers of satire will also enjoy reading it. This is not a self-help book for money-making purposes as the title appears to indicate.
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The Billionaires’ Handbook
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The Billionaires’ Handbook: A User’s Guide to Wealth and Power by Andrew Stevenson is the billionaire author’s view on how the global economy works and the impact he plans to make in it. The book mirrors the gap between the rich and the poor; it unveils the tactics employed by the superrich to dominate and remain 1% of the world population. It encapsulates the past, present, and future situation of the global economy.
The book opens with a review of the major economic systems that have previously governed the global economic system such as mercantilism, capitalism, and cynicism respectively. It progresses to delve into the 30 game-changing rules that were put in place after capitalism fell on its face. Following the global economic crisis of 2008, a further new set of rules took center stage.
Usually, the global economic history is not a subject I find interesting. However, this book has positively changed my view of that subject. For me, the author explained a rather uninteresting subject enjoyably. The subject matter was discussed in a simplified manner such that anyone could easily comprehend it. The juxtaposition of illustrations with relevant narratives will help to further drive home the author’s point of view; it will help readers understand the book better.
As a result of the brevity and clarity of this book, I finished it in one sitting. It is organized and written from a first-person standpoint. The tone of the book is friendly, conversational, straightforward, and upfront. The author came across as witty, cocky, and brutal in his presentation. The book’s relatability depends on how the reader perceives the writing style the author has employed. The fact that this book was written by a macro hedge fund portfolio manager with nearly 30 years of experience in the global economy lent some credence and authority to it.
My favorite aspect of the book consists of its highlights; these are the 20 pragmatic rules the author came up with by which he wants to positively impact the global economy. When his days are over, Stevenson plans to be remembered by the said rules. In my view, I found the reasoning in his intended exit rules practical and relatable. I particularly like rule 7 which is rooted in the celebration of philanthropy.
There was nothing I dislike about this book; the author’s use of satire, I believe, is his chosen style of writing. Rather than put me off, I found this writing style humorous and a welcome deviation from the norm. There are, however, few instances of borderline profanity contained therein. It is devoid of any form of sexual content. It also appears to be professionally edited; I found a few typographical errors in it which were not distractive.
Given the foregoing, The Billionaires’ Handbook: A User’s Guide to Wealth and Power by Andrew Stevenson has earned four out of four stars. I will recommend it to readers who are interested in developments in the global economy with particular attention on the billionaires’ mindset. Lovers of satire will also enjoy reading it. This is not a self-help book for money-making purposes as the title appears to indicate.
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The Billionaires’ Handbook
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