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The Millionaire Next Door

Published: 2010
Series: Book 2 of 3: Millionaire Set

Genres: Wealth Management, Business Professional's Biographies, Sociology of Class, self-help, how to

The full name of the book is “The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy,” and is number one bestseller in the Wealth Management genre on the day of writing this review (16, July 2021)

The book basically focuses on interesting finds and surprisingly simple ways and tricks from the authors' years of research on millionaires in America and is going to help you do the same or at least help you learn the ways of these men and women so you too can become a millionaire also if you follow in the footsteps of these people. In simple words, one thing to remember is to do what rich people do if you want to be rich.

The writers did a lot of research and interviewed real “millionaires” and then created this filtered version for all of us to read and understand the secret behind becoming a millionaire and really anyone can become and achieve this goal. And it is not what everyone thinks it is or how a rich person lives, you don’t have to sell drugs or be a boss of a gang. Only stay simple, humble, and forget about what others think about you. Being rich and financially secure is all about your own self and security so you can always have backup money and enough for early retirement.

From the back cover:
“Why aren't I as wealthy as I should be?" Many people ask this question of themselves all the time. Often they are hard-working, well-educated middle- to high-income people. Why, then, are so few affluent. For nearly two decades the answer has been found in the bestselling The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy, reissued with a new foreword for the twenty-first century. According to the authors, most people have it all wrong about how you become wealthy in America. Wealth in America is more often the result of hard work, diligent savings, and living below your means than it is about inheritance, advanced degrees, and even intelligence. The Millionaire Next Door identifies seven common traits that show up again and again among those who have accumulated wealth. You will learn, for example, that millionaires bargain shop for used cars, pay a tiny fraction of their wealth in income tax, raise children who are often unaware of their family's wealth until they are adults, and, above all, reject the big-spending lifestyles most of us associate with rich people. In fact, you will learn that the flashy millionaires glamorized in the media represent only a tiny minority of America's rich. Most of the truly wealthy in this country don't live in Beverly Hills or on Park Avenue-they live next door.”

Rating: 100/100
Recommended: 100/100 YES.

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Millionaire Set (3 book series)
Book one of three: The Millionaire Mind
Book two of three: The Millionaire Next Door 
Book three of three: Millionaire Women Next Door 

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Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography

Published: Oct. 24, 2011

Author: Walter Isaacson

Genres: General Biography & Memoir, General Business, Biography & Memoir, Science & Technology, Business, Influential people


“I think different religions are different doors to the same house. Sometimes I think the house exists, and sometimes I don’t. It’s the great mystery.” STEVE JOBS

He was one of the few great minds of our time but my reason for liking him is not the technology or overpriced status symbol mobiles; it is his belief and the way of thinking that makes him great for me.

He single-handedly transformed many industries and not just the technology; he was able to understand what a consumer wants. This book is very detailed when it tells about the life of Steve Jobs, about his thinking, about how he made his coworkers bring the best of themselves to work for him and his company. How everyone was mourning his death except the co-workers and the business world that knew him closely was not and why. The way he made Apple what Apple is now and how he made his name what it is now. His travel to India and what he did to reach the top. This book is not just for Autobiography lovers, it is for all the fans of Steve Jobs and students of business and future bosses also. As a worker on any job or title, this book is going to impact you and I am sure it will make you work hard and better.

From the back cover:
"Based on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs conducted over two years—as well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues—Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. Isaacson’s portrait touched millions of readers.

At a time when America is seeking ways to sustain its innovative edge, Jobs stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. He knew that the best way to create value in the twenty-first century was to connect creativity with technology. He built a company where leaps of the imagination were combined with remarkable feats of engineering."

Some religious people may not like this book due to the religious views of Steve Jobs, which is why I am giving the low score.

Rating: 90/100
Recommended: 100/100 YES.

Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/33DUYAt

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Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt Review

Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt Review

Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt

Published: 2005

Author: Anne Rice

Book 1 of 2: Life of Christ

Genres: Religious Historical Fiction, Biographical Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Fiction, Jesus, First Person Narrative, Young Jesus


Check the summary of this book here:

Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt Summary


The Review:

Anne Rice's book Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt tells the account of Jesus as a little boy growing up. It is told from the perspective of Jesus as a seven-year-old kid. In this book, we are confronted with the true potential of an unsure, insecure Jesus who is unsure about what he is to accomplish, who he is, and what his purpose in the world is. He is a child - a learning child - and I feel Anne Rice does an excellent job of presenting this viewpoint and I started reading the next book Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana as soon as i was done with this one.

Anne Rice's first book that I read was "Interview With The Vampire," and I only read it because I saw the movie and knew I had to read the book to get all the answers that I didn't find in the movie; and from that first book, I became a fan of hers and read all of her previous books, including The Beauty series. 

Because "Christ The Lord: Out of Egypt" moved my heartstrings and is very close to my heart, I am reviewing this book first, rather than "Interview With The Vampire."

The first thing you notice is that you can't put this book down once you start reading it; once you start, you won't be able to stop until you finish it. Anne Rice has the ability to draw you in and keep you captivated for the duration of a story, and she does so in all of her books and stories. I own the paperback, hardcover, and audio editions of this book; I only do this with books that are at the top of my list of all-time favorites.

She has done extensive research on the subject, which is evident as you read the book. When I was reading the book, I felt like my emotions were running wild, especially in the last few chapters. While young Jesus is speaking or thinking, your heart melts and wants to burst out of your eyes, and your hair may stand on end, and you should brace yourself for the chills. Such poetry in words is extremely rare in books. You must also listen to the audio version of this book to understand what I am referring to.

Many people don't realize or comprehend that Jesus spent his childhood in a Jewish-influenced era; this story is told from the perspective of a young Jesus. The way Jesus thinks and speaks is as if he is speaking directly to the reader, and I am confident that many readers will change their minds and feelings about Jesus after reading this book.

There is an overabundance of attention paid to the helpless infant and the man dying in agony on the Cross in popular Christianity. Anne Rice has constructed the tale of Christ as a live person after consulting with several religious and archaeological specialists for historical authenticity. The first volume, Out Of Egypt, portrays Him from roughly the age of 7 through His early, pre-teen years. You are shown the entirety of His family life, as well as the cuisines and customs of the period, the way they cared for their old, and the general practices of devout Jews.

You can feel the tension in Mary and Joseph's relationship, which is worsened by the fact that their kid was physically enlightened by an angel. You can observe the social tensions caused by conflicts, as well as the nature of information transmission, which is occasionally hampered by gossip. For example, the crowds are becoming increasingly concerned about this intense man named John, who is baptizing people in the river, prompting some very human "What should we make of that?"

Step by step, you can sense the firmness and force of things. She hasn't altered anything about Jesus' tale; instead, she has polished it to a high gloss by placing it in context with the realities of life at the time. There are no spectacular effects or large choirs in the background; simply Jesus' trials and character, presented in a straightforward and truthful light. A one-of-a-kind, hundred percent recommended masterpiece.

You can read a few words from the author Anne Rice about her research and coming to faith during her research for this book at the end of the book.


Final Thoughts:

This is a significant departure from the topics she has previously addressed. This is a wonderful narrative of Jesus as a youngster, unaware of his true nature. This work achieves an almost impossible combination of reality and fantasy.

This book is not intended solely for Christians, and it is not intended to be religious propaganda. Anyone can read it and gain a lot from it while maintaining their own faith.

The Audiobook is also fantastic; the voice actor is incredible, and you truly feel as if you're sitting with young Jesus, listening to his thoughts. 

I thoroughly appreciated this respectful and ostensibly historically accurate depiction of Jesus Christ's early life. Anne Rice brings to life a narrative that I, for one, had never heard before, thanks to comprehensive study and brilliant imagination. I don't believe you will be dissatisfied.


Synopsis:

“Having completed the two cycles of legend to which she has devoted her career so far, Anne Rice gives us now her most ambitious and courageous book, a novel about the early years of CHRIST THE LORD, based on the Gospels and on the most respected New Testament scholarship.

The book’s power derives from the passion its author brings to the writing and the way in which she summons up the voice, the presence, the words of Jesus who tells the story.”


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Rating: 100/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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James Herriot's Dog Stories

Published: 1986

Author: James Herriot

Genres: Animal & Pet Care Essays, Biographies, Real-Life Stories, Short Stories, Fauna, Veterinarian Stories, For Family, Dogs, Dog Lovers, Cat Lovers, Animal Lovers


For all the dog and animal lovers, plus for everyone who still has a human heart in these times.

This Review cannot start without telling the story of how I got this book and came to know about the beautiful, funny, happy, sad, heartwarming, heartbreaking, triumphant, uplifting, soothing, and much more but worth every second you spend reading these books and the writer who is behind all this great writing. If you love dogs and think you understand them, you'll find yourself seeing them in a whole new light after this book and any other book by Mr. James Herriot because he was not just a vet, he was a man with a big heart, I am sad I am already done with all his books and can't read new books by him because he is not with us anymore. His writing style was "Just tell the story."

He was not forcing the reader to be emotionally involved because his true stories were making a reader get involved automatically and that is an amazing trait in a writer. The joy and laughter and pain, the tears and smiles will make you want more of his books and I recommend you buy and read all of them and share with loved ones, especially dog lovers. In simple words, to feel happy, to laugh, to cry, to feel all the joy and absurdity of life, read Mr. James Herriot.

Dogs are a big part of many people's lives greatly. Truly their love is always pure and simple in health and in sickness; it is permanent, and longer-lasting than many human friendships. They are the motivation to get out of bed and keep going when sometimes you don't even want to move.

Okay, time for my story of how I got my first book of Mr. James Herriot...
It was crowded in the metro and I was sitting on a double seater with a male stranger. At the next station, a girl came in; I always give my seat to any female regardless of age. This includes old men, kids, students in uniforms, and young guys with books or school bags, so I pointed at her to come and take my seat. She said no but I insisted and she took my seat after saying thanks.

By chance on the next stop, the stranger left and this girl asked me to sit with her and I did. The moment I sat beside her, she said thank you again and asked why I gave her my seat? I told her that I always give my seat to females, kids, and old men. She laughed and said: "So, you are one of the last of the dying breed of true gentlemen?"

I smiled and said thanks because I know it is true, I get laughed at by people sometimes for doing these things and sometimes it is thought of as flirting and many other things that are not my intention. After that, we talked a bit, and after realizing that I was not flirting, she started reading her book. I saw a dog and an old man on the cover and asked her what is the title of this book. (I got interested because I read a lot of books and actually got a huge library of my own at home) She told me the name "Dog Stories" and asked do you read books? I said yes, I read a lot of books from almost all the genres except for porn. She smiled and said: "you can have this book because I am almost done."

I was shocked and happy at the same time to know a person like her still exists, but still, I said no. In the end, she basically forced me to take the book from her. We exchanged cell numbers on her request and talked a bit; once she finished the final few pages she gave the book to me.

My station was already three stops behind us by now but I had to sit with her because she wanted to finish the book and give it to me before we part ways. Her station was still far and she had plenty of time to finish the book.

Once she was done reading, she handed the book to me with a satisfied smile. Her station came after ten minutes and we both came out of the station. She asked me if I can walk her to her building, I said yes and started walking with her, she lived just two minutes walk away from the metro station. I knew I'll be having tea or coffee at her home, even if I want it or not and that is what happened. She invited me to her apartment for tea and I said yes because I smelled the beautiful smell of old books from inside her apartment. The moment she opened the door, I felt I am in book heaven. While she was preparing the tea, I was busy checking the books. One thing that I noticed was the books from Mr. James Herriot's book series (Not actually series but many books written by him.)
She came back with tea and saw me looking at her books; she smiled and asked if I found something that interests me?
I said, "Yes, this room."
We both laughed and she said yes you can have anything from this room. I almost had all the books she had but some books like the books from Mr. James Herriot, I didn't even know about. So I asked her about these books, and then she told me about the writer and the stories which I already mentioned above.

One thing that I understood from meeting this girl and reading the books of Mr. James Herriot was that everyone who loves animals turns out to be a good person with a big heart. Anyway, we talked for a long time without noticing it was already so late in the evening, so I asked her permission to leave but she insisted that I stay the night because it was like we were so alike and maybe she was missing good company that can talk and discuss same stuff that she loved. I really wanted to stay and talk nonstop; the same as she wanted but I had to leave because I was on strict training for an upcoming forty two Kilo-meter marathon, so I had to decline, but I promised to come again whenever she wants me to come. On that, she agreed to let me leave and invited me to come on the upcoming weekend with extra clothes for staying the whole weekend for book marathon, discussion, and my training if I had training day during the weekend. I left with a big smile, a warm hug, and many books that were all written by Mr. James Herriot.

We are best book buddies until now, starting from that day and I thank Mr. James Herriot for that. I feel everyone who reads his books, gets something from him and becomes a better version of oneself.


A little bit about the author...
James Herriot, a pseudonym for James Alfred Wight, he grew up in Glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College. Shortly afterward he took up a position as an assistant in a North Yorkshire practice where he remained, except for his wartime service in the RAF, until his death in 1995. He wrote many books about Yorkshire country life, including some for children, but he is best known for his memoirs, which begin with If Only They Could Talk. The books were televised in the enormously popular series All Creatures Great and Small.

A bit from Media...
"His message is affectionate, and his four-footed creatures are irresistible." -- TIME MAGAZINE --

"There is no finer teller of dog stories in the world than James Herriot." -- KNICKERBOCKER NEWS --

"The tales can be read and re-read . . . What shines through all the stories is that dogs give us enormous pleasure." --
SUNDAY TIMES --

"James Herriot provokes a chuckle, or a lump in your throat, in every chapter." -- DAILY MIRROR --

I wish I was able to give thousands of points to these books. And yes I am going to...

Rating: 10000/10000
Recommended: 10000/10000 YES. (Unless you hate animals or are heartless)

I am sharing some links to the books written by Mr. James Herriot. Buy the books here:


James Herriot's Dog Stories: (The book in my story, I still got it on my table)

All Creatures Great and Small: https://amzn.to/3gqNbxB
All Things Bright and Beautiful: https://amzn.to/3gpviz7
All Things Wise and Wonderful: https://amzn.to/3nb4nZh
James Herriot's Cat Stories: https://amzn.to/3v60nMt
James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories: https://amzn.to/3nbLaXy
James Herriot's Treasury for Children: https://amzn.to/3vaGvI9
James Herriot's Yorkshire: https://amzn.to/3n4N387
The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father:
The Best of James Herriot: https://amzn.to/3goDKyL
THE COMPLETE JAMES HERRIOT Box Set 1-8:
Young James Herriot: https://amzn.to/3n4N8ZE
Real James Herriot: The Authorized Biography:
If Only They Could Talk: https://amzn.to/3goDFer
Lord God Made Them All: https://amzn.to/3tw4rVQ
Every Living Thing: https://amzn.to/3xatZKi
Moses the Kitten: https://amzn.to/3xb2NeA
The Christmas Day Kitten: https://amzn.to/3x6dRd3
Bonny's Big Day: https://amzn.to/3v4UTl1
Smudge, The Little Lost Lamb: https://amzn.to/2QAEaal
Blossom Comes Home: https://amzn.to/3eeZn1S
The Market Square Dog: https://amzn.to/2RLF9Fb
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet: https://amzn.to/3xavSqm
Let Sleeping Vets Lie: https://amzn.to/3n46w8Z
Vet in Harness: https://amzn.to/3tEmPMj
Vets Might Fly: https://amzn.to/3x4SGbf
The Life of a Country Vet: https://amzn.to/32x1NTS
Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow: My Life as a Country Vet: https://amzn.to/3dvHFrz

...and many more. Just use any of these links and check around for more, but I already added all the good books here so you don't have to search.

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A Promised Land Review

A Promised Land Review

A Promised Land

Published: November 17, 2020

Author: Barack Obama

Genres: Biographies & Memories, Leaders & Notable People, US Presidents, 21st Century History of the U.S, Biographies of Presidents & Heads of State, Federal Government, United States History, Black & African American Biographies, Military Leader Biographies, U.S. State & Local History


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Review:

I received it a few days ago and had to finish it in a short time, that is why I had to stop all other things that I was doing., I was expecting getting bored, but no, It does not disappoint!

It is about the decency and integrity of a great man so many took for granted, but who more people grew to appreciate after his presidency. Shockingly it is a page-turner, the trait that I seldom find in this genre.

This book has it all, elegant writing, brilliant read. It is thought-provoking, touching and insightful.

Many racists hate this book because of the color issue, and the reason is the truthful nature of the writer. I don't want to go into detail here so you can read it yourself.


Synopsis:

"A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making—from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times • NPR • The Guardian • Marie Claire

In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency—a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil.

Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation’s highest office.

Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune’s Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden.

A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective—the story of one man’s bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of “hope and change,” and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible.

This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama’s conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day."


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Rating: 100/100
Recommended: 100/100 YES.

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