Official Review: The Billionaires’ Handbook

DBNJ · Post by **DBNJ** » 29 May 2020, 23:13

“The Billionaires' Handbook: A User's Guide to Wealth and Power isn't painful "because it's bad, it's painful because it's terrifyingly real. Beside images that blend 90's clip art with 60's pop art, "Andrew" tells us how the superrich don't break rules, they follow them... because they created them. Tax codes that allow the 1% to practically avoid taxes altogether? Check. Using celebrities and the internet to keep us distracted? Check. Owning the media so only the "right" news is told in the first place? You've got it! Money may not buy happiness, but enough of it sure buys pretty much everything and everyone.”

You have hit the nail on the head. Brilliant review!

Wordlessly · Post by **Wordlessly** » 29 May 2020, 23:31

I've been wanting to read this book for quite some time now and this BOTD has given me the perfect opportunity. I love the cold hard truths told in the form of dry humor and intelligent illustrations. I also find the part about the rich making rules to keep them rich true. Thank you for this creative review.

Helen91 · Post by **Helen91** » 29 May 2020, 23:31

It is good that the author added humor to tone down the otherwise heated narration. Thanks for the review

Taka_Shira24 · Post by **Taka_Shira24** » 29 May 2020, 23:41

Im always one for books about the super rich and 1% and learning how they do what they do. This review has enticed me enough to want to read the book cover to cover and learn how it is tax breaks don't work for all and media is the true lie. I will add this to my to read list

Beatus · Post by **Beatus** » 29 May 2020, 23:51

I would read this. It brilliant. I would also fight and plot to remain rich. Who wouldn't? At whose expense you ask? Well, that depends on what are the stakes. Great book.

MeganDJ · Post by **MeganDJ** » 30 May 2020, 00:01

A thoroughly charismatic review, I loved every word

This sounds like an unorthodox creation that isn't afraid of ripping the blinkers off the eyes of the 99% and revealing what is really going on behind the scenes. The super-rich know how to work the system and that's how they got where they are today, and more importantly, how they stay there for generations to come

A round of applause to the reviewer!

cesarpaz4 · Post by **cesarpaz4** » 30 May 2020, 00:11

Seems to me that even though I may not get rich from reading this book, I will at least have a few laughs about the sad reality of not being rich. I don't think this is quoted in the book but the review leads me to want to read it for the sake of entertainment. The reality of the disparity between classes should be pointed out in a none depressing manner. I'll certainly be reading the book based upon this review.

black panther4 · Post by **black panther4** » 30 May 2020, 00:23

I am not a fan of politics but I am curious as to see what the book has to say about being rich. The writing style seems interesting and the review was written in detail. For the sake of humor, I am willing to give it a try.

Joseph_ngaruiya · Post by **Joseph_ngaruiya** » 30 May 2020, 00:31

I have nothing to add but squeeze this one into my 'to read' bookshelf list. Your review is comprehensive.

ankushavhad · Post by **ankushavhad** » 30 May 2020, 00:40

Who will not like to be a rich, and become even richer? Yes, the Billionaires' handbook by Andrew Stevenson really touched upon the aspects of the economy - based on RULES. This handbook looks interesting in the prospective of understanding the Old and the New Rules of 'wealth'.
The use of illustrations throughout the book makes sense to the context, quickly. Good reading.

danigb1708 · Post by **danigb1708** » 30 May 2020, 00:47

Just reading the review, I want to read it. It sounds like very interesting book.

Prince Chime · Post by **Prince Chime** » 30 May 2020, 00:49

Thanks for the review. This must have really exposed one to the world of Billionaires. I particularly liked the fact that it said the top 1% make the rules and live by them. I guess this is a major secret of the billionaires.

Mrunal Tikekar · Post by **Mrunal Tikekar** » 30 May 2020, 00:49

I had loved this book. A basic understanding of economics might be necessary to understand some concepts but the book is nonetheless an enjoyable read. I loved the accompanying illustrations most. They were intelligent and explained the text well.

Ashiyya Tariq · Post by **Ashiyya Tariq** » 30 May 2020, 00:54

It sounds a good nonfiction business guide for people interested in marketing trends an upheavals in USA. However, I'm not in this, so I will pass it on. Congratulations on BOTD.

Jajachris · Post by **Jajachris** » 30 May 2020, 01:05

Thanks a lot for this superb review. I am always interested in books that talk about millionaires psychology and things like that. I will add this to my library and recommend it for other readers as well. Congrats on book of the day