Many years ago, my Dad gave me a pamphlet summary of this book. Until recently, I thought that was the extent of the book. I listened to a podcast on my morning walk last week and realized there was more to the story. So I picked up a copy. It should be noted that since the book is so old, it’s no longer bound by copyright laws. There are tons of versions, so do your research before purchasing a copy.

The book is a set of parables written in the 1920s by an American author named George S. Clason. Set in the ancient city of Babylon, Clason uses various characters to share his baseline financial knowledge. I hesitate to accept fully the principles of the book because I don’t know anything about Clason as a person. I did take comfort and give further weight to his words given the popularity of the book and its enduring nature, a rare quality in the realm of person finance publications.

This is a good book to add to your study of personal finance. It’s not the final word on the subject, but it offers several good planks as readers build their own financial plan.

Would I recommend: YES

ISBN: 978-1939438638