Comments on: Book Week at Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Sat, 25 May 2013 17:04:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Patrick http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-731712 Patrick Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:22:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-731712 Halfway through the week with some really good reviews. I think this is a great theme to help people realize that there are a lot of great resources available to us to help us along our way. Books are wonderful tools to help figure out the path ahead. Thanks for devoting this week's posts to Book Week! Halfway through the week with some really good reviews.
I think this is a great theme to help people realize that there are a lot of great resources available to us to help us along our way. Books are wonderful tools to help figure out the path ahead. Thanks for devoting this week’s posts to Book Week!

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]]> By: Sara http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-731602 Sara Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:49:35 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-731602 Are the book reviews almost done? I want to get back to reading regular posts. Thanks. Are the book reviews almost done? I want to get back to reading regular posts. Thanks.

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]]> By: Deb http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-731322 Deb Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:01:39 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-731322 Lonesome Dove. One. Of. The. Best. Books. Ever. I have to say that I'd love a running list of your top 10 fave finance books. You could keep it fluid, there's no reason it can't change. I'm always on the hunt for helpful financial books! I'm most confused about self directed investing vs. having a financial advisor. I tried to wrap my mind around Berstein's books and just couldn't do it, which makes me concerned about trying to do investing on my own! Lonesome Dove. One. Of. The. Best. Books. Ever.

I have to say that I’d love a running list of your top 10 fave finance books. You could keep it fluid, there’s no reason it can’t change. I’m always on the hunt for helpful financial books! I’m most confused about self directed investing vs. having a financial advisor. I tried to wrap my mind around Berstein’s books and just couldn’t do it, which makes me concerned about trying to do investing on my own!

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]]> By: kj http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-730842 kj Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:18:27 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-730842 So I know that this probably isn't what you had in mind as far as leaving comments for your contest, but I just wanted to throw out there that I LOVED not having book reviews for most of the year. I skip right over those posts because they hold zero interest for me (and I read a lot, so I'm not anti-books by any means), so I've had very little to read on your blog this week. Boo!!! to that. Anyway, I'll be back after book week (and please please please don't turn it into book month. I just might cry.) So I know that this probably isn’t what you had in mind as far as leaving comments for your contest, but I just wanted to throw out there that I LOVED not having book reviews for most of the year. I skip right over those posts because they hold zero interest for me (and I read a lot, so I’m not anti-books by any means), so I’ve had very little to read on your blog this week. Boo!!! to that. Anyway, I’ll be back after book week (and please please please don’t turn it into book month. I just might cry.)

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]]> By: Laura in Atlanta http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-725212 Laura in Atlanta Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:09:18 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-725212 Gus!!!!! Call!!!!! THE PIGS!!!!!!!!! Omg, what a fantastic book! Gus!!!!!
Call!!!!!

THE PIGS!!!!!!!!!

Omg, what a fantastic book!

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]]> By: Sean Giorgianni http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-724982 Sean Giorgianni Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:27:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-724982 I'd love to write a review for you! Pick any book - I'll even pay the shipping - and I'll review it for you. If you don't like the review, well, at least you'll have a really inexpensive coaster. Seriously, though, I'd love the opportunity to review a book and make it a win-win situation. Looking forward to hearing from you. In the meantime, keep being cheesy 'cause I like what you're doing! I’d love to write a review for you! Pick any book – I’ll even pay the shipping – and I’ll review it for you. If you don’t like the review, well, at least you’ll have a really inexpensive coaster. Seriously, though, I’d love the opportunity to review a book and make it a win-win situation. Looking forward to hearing from you. In the meantime, keep being cheesy ’cause I like what you’re doing!

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]]> By: DG http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-724552 DG Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:25:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-724552 I've commented before, but it was back in 2007 so consider this a "yes, I've commented before" refresher comment. Just in case. I’ve commented before, but it was back in 2007 so consider this a “yes, I’ve commented before” refresher comment. Just in case.

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]]> By: Christina Crowe ( @CashCampfire ) http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-724472 Christina Crowe ( @CashCampfire ) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:53:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-724472 This is great! I'm always interested in expanding my book collection. Looking forward to the reviews! And - WOW! You have a lot of books. Looks like you need a new bookcase. ;) Christina This is great! I’m always interested in expanding my book collection. Looking forward to the reviews!

And – WOW! You have a lot of books. Looks like you need a new bookcase. ;)

Christina

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]]> By: Stephen http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-724452 Stephen Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:41:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-724452 Lonesome Dove - one of the greatest books! And greatest mini-series! The sequels were all OK just because of the characters, but none lived up to LD in my opinion. I hope some of your readers will follow your lead on that book as well. Talk about following your dreams . . . trail ride from south Texas to Montana, anyone? Lonesome Dove – one of the greatest books! And greatest mini-series! The sequels were all OK just because of the characters, but none lived up to LD in my opinion. I hope some of your readers will follow your lead on that book as well. Talk about following your dreams . . . trail ride from south Texas to Montana, anyone?

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]]> By: Laura Evans http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-724082 Laura Evans Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:10:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-724082 JD - I love reading GRS because you provide the common sense financial knowledge I feel like I should already possess, but don't always — and you do it without making me feel like a dunce! Just sent a daughter to college and I forward her all posts geared toward young adults hoping your non-parental voice will help her see how being in charge of your money or at the mercy of your debt ultimately affects your life. Thank you!! JD – I love reading GRS because you provide the common sense financial knowledge I feel like I should already possess, but don’t always — and you do it without making me feel like a dunce!

Just sent a daughter to college and I forward her all posts geared toward young adults hoping your non-parental voice will help her see how being in charge of your money or at the mercy of your debt ultimately affects your life. Thank you!!

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]]> By: amy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-724032 amy Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:52:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-724032 I have been reading your posts for a long time through an RSS feed. Most times I am just too lazy to move to the real site to comment or I read from my phone, which makes it even more work to comment. I look forward to your book reviews! and I agree that donating some of the books to a local school would be a good idea I have been reading your posts for a long time through an RSS feed. Most times I am just too lazy to move to the real site to comment or I read from my phone, which makes it even more work to comment.

I look forward to your book reviews! and I agree that donating some of the books to a local school would be a good idea

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]]> By: Lisa http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-723752 Lisa Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:14:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-723752 I never read or make comments, but I do like to get free stuff. I have been reading your blog, JD, for several months now and really enjoy it. Thanks! Lisa I never read or make comments, but I do like to get free stuff. I have been reading your blog, JD, for several months now and really enjoy it.
Thanks!
Lisa

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]]> By: Heather http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-723732 Heather Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:12:48 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-723732 Hey, looks like my book area! Except my books are mostly craft books. I get all the money books I want to read from the library. Hey, looks like my book area! Except my books are mostly craft books. I get all the money books I want to read from the library.

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]]> By: Ray Fowler http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-723562 Ray Fowler Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:35:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-723562 Mike - I agree with you about the mini-series. I am a big Robert Duvall fan, and Duvall's portrayal of Gus is my all-time favorite. Sorry you didn't enjoy the follow-up books. Did you see any of the follow-up mini-series? I enjoyed them all. I guess I just couldn't get enough of these characters. Mike – I agree with you about the mini-series. I am a big Robert Duvall fan, and Duvall’s portrayal of Gus is my all-time favorite. Sorry you didn’t enjoy the follow-up books. Did you see any of the follow-up mini-series? I enjoyed them all. I guess I just couldn’t get enough of these characters.

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]]> By: Kelly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-723482 Kelly Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:04:58 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-723482 That would be great of you to share your books with readers! That would be great of you to share your books with readers!

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]]> By: Mike http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-723362 Mike Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:19:11 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-723362 Regarding Lonesome Dove. I also thought it was a terrific book, though unlike Ray I did not enjoy the follow ups. I would suggest you rent and watch the mini-series. In a movie full of fine performances I think it contains one of Robert Duvall's defining performances as Gus Mcrae. Regarding Lonesome Dove. I also thought it was a terrific book, though unlike Ray I did not enjoy the follow ups.
I would suggest you rent and watch the mini-series. In a movie full of fine performances I think it contains one of Robert Duvall’s defining performances as Gus Mcrae.

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]]> By: erewr http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-723302 erewr Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:52:48 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-723302 Please consider giving some of the books geared toward young adults to a high school. We have little money, which is earmarked for other programs. Our textbook predates the latest crises and I supplement a lot with things I find on the Internet (including this site…your advice to an 18-year-old became an assignment last week) Please consider giving some of the books geared toward young adults to a high school. We have little money, which is earmarked for other programs. Our textbook predates the latest crises and I supplement a lot with things I find on the Internet (including this site…your advice to an 18-year-old became an assignment last week)

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]]> By: Amber Zerbe http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-723292 Amber Zerbe Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:50:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-723292 I am also one of those people that read your RSS feed. Though like most posting here, I am not sure if I have commented on any of your posts. Since my life is about to take a lifestyle change (Fiance and I will be relocating and job hunting in 2 months) you can bet I will be revisiting your posts on savings while going through a life changing event. Thank you for all of your advice. It has helped in more ways than one. I am also one of those people that read your RSS feed. Though like most posting here, I am not sure if I have commented on any of your posts.

Since my life is about to take a lifestyle change (Fiance and I will be relocating and job hunting in 2 months) you can bet I will be revisiting your posts on savings while going through a life changing event.

Thank you for all of your advice. It has helped in more ways than one.

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]]> By: Ray Fowler http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-723272 Ray Fowler Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:48:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-723272 The Lonesome Dove series is one of my favorite book series of all time. Are you going to go ahead and read the others in the series? (Or do you need to wait for another long weekend?) The Lonesome Dove series is one of my favorite book series of all time. Are you going to go ahead and read the others in the series? (Or do you need to wait for another long weekend?)

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]]> By: rt http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-723142 rt Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:59:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-723142 you should make a list of the top 10 or so books you recommend you should make a list of the top 10 or so books you recommend

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]]> By: PJWB http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-722922 PJWB Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:41:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-722922 I've been reading your RSS feed for a couple years, too. I wish I had commented, but I'm not sure I have!! Uh oh! I read the Simple Dollar, too. But I'll have to check out the Art of Non-Conformity. Whether I'm in or out of the contest, you do a great service here and keep up the great work! I’ve been reading your RSS feed for a couple years, too. I wish I had commented, but I’m not sure I have!! Uh oh!

I read the Simple Dollar, too. But I’ll have to check out the Art of Non-Conformity.

Whether I’m in or out of the contest, you do a great service here and keep up the great work!

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]]> By: s http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-722762 s Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:40:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-722762 Seconding Karla's suggestion - share the knowledge! High schools, battered women's shelters (domestic violence and financial abuse go hand in hand), a local community housing office, etc... Paperbackswap.com is one way to swap for other books. Bookcrossing.com is a fun way to see how your books travel. JD - set your books free! Seconding Karla’s suggestion – share the knowledge! High schools, battered women’s shelters (domestic violence and financial abuse go hand in hand), a local community housing office, etc…

Paperbackswap.com is one way to swap for other books.

Bookcrossing.com is a fun way to see how your books travel.

JD – set your books free!

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]]> By: Marthe http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-722482 Marthe Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:43:24 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-722482 I'm excited to hear what you think about the Art of Non-Conformity book! I’m excited to hear what you think about the Art of Non-Conformity book!

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]]> By: shweta http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-722432 shweta Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:09:33 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-722432 thank you, these books ar doing excellent jobs. i read Zweig’s “Your Money and Your Brain”. so many peoples are unless using money. use money properly. thank you, these books ar doing excellent jobs. i read Zweig’s “Your Money and Your Brain”. so many peoples are unless using money. use money properly.

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]]> By: Moon Hussain http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-722352 Moon Hussain Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:18:47 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-722352 Man, this reminds me I haven't picked up a book in a while...... it's time for a new one. If I can relate to a book, then I just.... feel better and entertained. Man, this reminds me I haven’t picked up a book in a while…… it’s time for a new one. If I can relate to a book, then I just…. feel better and entertained.

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]]> By: karla http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-722032 karla Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:42:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-722032 Please consider giving some of the books geared toward young adults to a high school. We have little money, which is earmarked for other programs. Our textbook predates the latest crises and I supplement a lot with things I find on the Internet (including this site...your advice to an 18-year-old became an assignment last week) I am sure some of your local schools would welcome more resource material. Please consider giving some of the books geared toward young adults to a high school. We have little money, which is earmarked for other programs. Our textbook predates the latest crises and I supplement a lot with things I find on the Internet (including this site…your advice to an 18-year-old became an assignment last week)

I am sure some of your local schools would welcome more resource material.

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]]> By: Betty Kincaid http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-721992 Betty Kincaid Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:28:49 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-721992 JD, You need a Kindle. JD,

You need a Kindle.

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]]> By: Jaime http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-721962 Jaime Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:13:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-721962 The Art of Non-Conformity looks interesting to me the most. So I'm eager to hear about it, I like the Art of Non-Conformity blog too, so yay I can't wait. =) The Art of Non-Conformity looks interesting to me the most. So I’m eager to hear about it, I like the Art of Non-Conformity blog too, so yay I can’t wait. =)

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]]> By: Eric http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-721882 Eric Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:43:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-721882 I've been reading your site through the RSS feed for a couple years now. Can't remember if I've ever commented. Don't know if you're read/reviewed it, but I really enjoyed Zweig's "Your Money and Your Brain". Highly recommended...read it, and you can skip "Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes". I’ve been reading your site through the RSS feed for a couple years now. Can’t remember if I’ve ever commented.

Don’t know if you’re read/reviewed it, but I really enjoyed Zweig’s “Your Money and Your Brain”. Highly recommended…read it, and you can skip “Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes”.

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]]> By: Charles http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/09/06/book-week-at-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-721682 Charles Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:44:20 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=43042#comment-721682 Well I've commented plenty of times, and I could use plenty of help with money. So count me in. FInd me a book that will help a guy with no job and no money dig himself out of a hole FAST. Ha. Well I’ve commented plenty of times, and I could use plenty of help with money. So count me in. FInd me a book that will help a guy with no job and no money dig himself out of a hole FAST. Ha.

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