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Great review. The book's target audience seems rather narrow though; people interested in economics and Americans. I suppose anyone can read it, but these two groups would appreciate it most.
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Dentarthurdent wrote: 19 Apr 2019, 12:11 Great review. The book's target audience seems rather narrow though; people interested in economics and Americans. I suppose anyone can read it, but these two groups would appreciate it most.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The book uses very accessible language and engaging illustrations. Every working adult would understand its messages, even while it uses American examples.
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Miriam Molina wrote: 19 Apr 2019, 14:38
Dentarthurdent wrote: 19 Apr 2019, 12:11 Great review. The book's target audience seems rather narrow though; people interested in economics and Americans. I suppose anyone can read it, but these two groups would appreciate it most.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The book uses very accessible language and engaging illustrations. Every working adult would understand its messages, even while it uses American examples.
Thanks for the clarification.
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Awesome review Miriam! I definitely want to read this now. I like that it is dead serious but still delivered as a satire. Thanks for sharing.
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I definitely wouldn't have picked this up at first glance, but knowing it's satire changes things. Cynicism is probably the best way to describe our current world economy so being able to laugh about it even a little is a good thing.
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Nisha Ward wrote: 20 Apr 2019, 00:50 I definitely wouldn't have picked this up at first glance, but knowing it's satire changes things. Cynicism is probably the best way to describe our current world economy so being able to laugh about it even a little is a good thing.
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With the rate at which the gap between the rich and poor widens daily, there will come a time that staying in the middle class will be one hell of a difficult task: trying so hard to be rich, and with every means necessary, not becoming poor.
I'd really like to get a hold of this fascinating book. Your review has also piqued my interest in it. Well done!
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This sounds like an extremely interesting and relevant book. I like that the author managed to approach the subject with satire, because few would probably have made it through the book if it was delivered lecture-style. Great review!
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I'm certainly no billionaire, but I might pick it up if I see it on offer. I love your reviews; no matter the theme, they crack me up. Love your wit. Never lose it!
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I have such a love-hate relationship with these sorts of books! I love satire, but only when it's nuanced and self-aware - and not bashing up other people without self-reflection (s that hypocritical of me to say? Am I doing the same thing?). I enjoy being informed about the world of money and all the underhanded activities that go in there, but I resent the implication that rich people are crooks or that "rich people" are a single undifferentiated category. I'm not sure if the author did that, though! And maybe it's me who has to be more objective in my understanding of the world. Maybe I'm just making assumptions. Thank you for your review, Miriam! I really like your reviews, they're always so crisp and thorough!
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Jaime Lync wrote: 19 Apr 2019, 21:24 Awesome review Miriam! I definitely want to read this now. I like that it is dead serious but still delivered as a satire. Thanks for sharing.
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T_stone wrote: 21 Apr 2019, 01:10 With the rate at which the gap between the rich and poor widens daily, there will come a time that staying in the middle class will be one hell of a difficult task: trying so hard to be rich, and with every means necessary, not becoming poor.
I'd really like to get a hold of this fascinating book. Your review has also piqued my interest in it. Well done!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I do wonder if I am still in the middle class. If ever, I'm hanging by a thread.
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unamilagra wrote: 21 Apr 2019, 22:56 This sounds like an extremely interesting and relevant book. I like that the author managed to approach the subject with satire, because few would probably have made it through the book if it was delivered lecture-style. Great review!
I'm sure he thought long and hard about how to do it right. Thanks for stopping by.
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kislany wrote: 22 Apr 2019, 14:14 I'm certainly no billionaire, but I might pick it up if I see it on offer. I love your reviews; no matter the theme, they crack me up. Love your wit. Never lose it!
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nooregano wrote: 23 Apr 2019, 13:54 I have such a love-hate relationship with these sorts of books! I love satire, but only when it's nuanced and self-aware - and not bashing up other people without self-reflection (s that hypocritical of me to say? Am I doing the same thing?). I enjoy being informed about the world of money and all the underhanded activities that go in there, but I resent the implication that rich people are crooks or that "rich people" are a single undifferentiated category. I'm not sure if the author did that, though! And maybe it's me who has to be more objective in my understanding of the world. Maybe I'm just making assumptions. Thank you for your review, Miriam! I really like your reviews, they're always so crisp and thorough!
Thanks for sharing your innermost sentiments. We billionaires are misunderstood. But we can take it.
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