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How can you join the ranks of America's wealthy (defined as people whose net worth is over one million dollars)? It's easy, say doctors Stanley and Danko, who have spent the last 20 years interviewing members of this elite club: you just have to follow seven simple rules. The first rule is, always live well below your means. The last rule is, choose your occupation wisely. You'll have to buy the book to find out the other five. It's only fair. The authors' conclusions are commonsensical. But, as they point out, their prescription often flies in the face of what we think wealthy people should do. There are no pop stars or athletes in this book, but plenty of wall-board manufacturers--particularly ones who take cheap, infrequent vacations! Stanley and Danko mercilessly show how wealth takes sacrifice, discipline, and hard work, qualities that are positively discouraged by our high-consumption society. "You aren't what you drive," admonish the authors. Somewhere, Benjamin Franklin is smiling.
Book Description
The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth!
CAN YOU SPOT THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR?
Who are the rich in this country?
What do they do?
Where do they shop?
What do they drive?
How do they invest?
Where did their ancestors come from?
How did they get rich?
Can I ever become one of them?
Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out....
Customer Reviews:
Excellent book - will make you think twice before buying that new car. .......2007-10-03
Making a million dollars a year is much different than being worth a million dollars. You may make a million, but if you spend it all your net worth is zero. When looking for millionaires to research, the authors initially looked at the fanciest and highest priced neighborhoods. What they found out was that there weren't many millionaires there at all. This book shows you that those who are actually worth millions do not have the newest cars, the latest gadgets or the biggest houses. They live modestly but have little or no debt. Its amazing to see people everyday falling into the traps this book outlines. Those that are wealthy know they are wealthy and do not need flashy cars and material things to prove it to the world. They don't buy cars, they buy property or other investments which make them more money. While others are borrowing money to maintain their million dollar lifestyle, the true millionaires are sitting back collecting money from their investments.
The Basics.......2007-10-01
You can learn something profound from almost any book. This read is filled of wise advice for those attempting to build wealth or figure out how wealth is built.
The book reviews the habits, tendencies and actions of the rich. Their findings will surprise you and may change the way that you think.
After reading it you may not scoff at the next person you see driving a Ford F150 or envy the driver of the most expensive Mercedes.
Good Advice However.......2007-09-29
I think that it offers good tips, HOWEVER. I have a friend who is super cheap. Which is fine if you don't want to spend your money on yourself but money shouldn't come out of my pocket to help you. she is the type to never contribute to gas and tolls on trips, and never take her car. Always seem to be short a dinner or the cover charge in a club. I could go on and on with incidents, but I stopped going anywhere with her for this reason. I noticed in her profile she listed this book as one of her favorites. I think it offers a guideline but it is sometimes not frugal but acting cheap. so I understand why many say this about the book. What are you saving your money for, but to spend it later.
The millionaire next door.......2007-09-28
Everyone should read this book. If you want to be a millionaire, see how millionaires act.
More respect for the "wierdo"........2007-09-24
This is the most amazing collection of research I have come across in a very long time! It is so simply illustrated, you are left wondering why you never took the time to understand the "eccentrics"!
They are the ones who definitely will have the last laugh--on their way to the bank.
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- Role-Models for Would-Be Millionaires
- Not Quite Stanley's Best, But Well Worth A Read, Nonetheless
- Very Interesting Book
- If you've got the Money, Honey---I got the Time.
- Statistics for women
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Millionaire Women Next Door: The Many Journeys of Successful American Businesswomen
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Eight years ago, Dr. Thomas J. Stanley swept aside the mythical magic curtain of wealth to reveal The Millionaire Next Door. America found out just who and how common the truly wealthy were in this country¿and we learned the characteristics and habits that made them so. Now the author of the follow-up The Millionaire Mind focuses on one of the least understood but increasingly rich demographics: Millionaire Women Next Door.¿Why write another book that profiles millionaires?¿ Stanley asks. ¿The vast majority of the millionaire respondents (92 percent) in The Millionaire Next Door were men. . . . I felt that it was indeed time for successful businesswomen of the self-made variety to be heard.¿ And heard they are in this book that is destined to become every bit as informative, quoted, and inspirational as the author¿s earlier works. Readers everywhere will be fascinated by Stanley¿s thoroughly researched findings and conclusions. More than a simple extension of his studies of male millionaires, Millionaire Women Next Door presents groundbreaking concepts involving the nature, lifestyle, and business choices of successful American women that reach far beyond the scope of the author¿s previous studies. The book examines the choice of businesses elected by self-employed women, ranking over 150 categories in terms of their profitability and probability of success. It also describes the women¿s background, highlighting the fact that most millionaire women were raised in nurturing family environments that were literally training grounds for success, instilling the values that make this group one of the most generous in American society as demonstrated by its level of giving to charities, family, and friends. While many characteristics such as frugality and simplicity of lifestyle are similar to those of their male counterparts, Stanley demonstrates that most millionaire women work harder and do better¿at school, in business, and in investment practices. Millionaire Women is sure to be one of the most read, reviewed, and discussed books to come out this year. Make your own wise investment for a wealth of solid sales.
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Role-Models for Would-Be Millionaires.......2007-08-09
Question: What's the one thing a woman can do for herself if she wants to be a successful businesswoman or a millionaiare?
Answer: Find a role-model, and emulate the things she does.
Thanks to Thomas Stanley, women don't have to network to find the mentor they need. They'll be able to find her right in the pages of this book.
With abundant statistics and case profiles, Stanley presents us with successful women from varied backgrounds, and shows us exactly how they did it.
The book is rich with details, and focuses on the "5-W's" (of good journalism):
WHO these women are.
WHAT they do and how they decided to do it.
WHEN they made the decisions that propelled them to success.
WHERE they live and work, and come from.
WHY they are so successful.
Recommended reference to keep in your "how to succeed" library.
Not Quite Stanley's Best, But Well Worth A Read, Nonetheless.......2007-05-20
I just finished reading this book after picking it up at a bookstore about five days ago. I read from it every chance I got, and though on the one hand, I have to agree with those readers who pointed out that the book was tough going at times, on the other hand, I also have to agree with other readers who had very good things to say about the book, as the favorable reviews are well deserved. First I will cite the bad about the book, and then I will cite the good.
First the bad. The book appears to rely heavily upon convenience sampling and voluntary response. The author seems to have shared mostly only those stories sent to him, or more plainly, that just fell into his lap. Second, like his two other millionaire books, the author uses the book as a platform to share with us the things he values, and appears only to look for that information or evidence which supports his values, never once addressing information that contradicts his position. Third, in keeping with the standard paradigm of women = victim and male = (opportunistic) victimizer, (which always plays well to the target demographic of the book), the author's attempt to make out this group of women as selfless, do-gooding heroines was a bit overdone. The millionaire women are seen as generous and charitable as a group, and the millionaire men are portrayed as heartless misers who penny-pinch at every turn. I felt especially incensed when Stanley went out of his way to make excuses for some millionaire womens' poor choices in mates- the so-called 'Marginal Bobs' (the book titled, Smart Women, Stupid Choices, comes readily to mind for some peculiar reason). By association, if some of the men made poor choices in terms of mates, would they too be given sympathy and generous excuses, or are we to believe that they deserve what they get?
And now the good. Aside from the obvious attempts to play to the book's target audience (middle class, educated wage-earning women) and attempts bordering on the egregious to trumpet the merits of personal financial planners of various stripes, the book did have quite a few good points about it. We learn that if we divide the millionaire women into two groups, those that give the most to charitable causes tend to have lower annual earned incomes and higher net worth. These women tend to give just for the joy of giving, and seek to make the world they live in a better place. Many people took issue with the inclusion of a chapter about a dyslexic man who did good; however, I think the point of the chapter was to show that even those with identifiable disabilities can become millionaires, be they male or female, so long as they play to their strengths, live below their means, save and invest, avoid a lifestyle centered around consumption, and most of all, have a source of thoughtful, intelligent mentoring available to them. Readers that read the book carefully will glean some powerful information from this book, such as the following: 1) you can not change the past, but you have considerable control over your future, 2) those who are professional, service-oriented and customer-focused will always beat the competition, 3) it pays to play to your native strengths, 4) great investors are not born, they are made through trial and error, so go ahead and make a few mistakes, and 5) most important, limit borrowing only to those things that generate a realizable (net) income- a lesson all of those would-be real estate moguls and Robert Kiyosaki mimics would do very, very well to keep in mind.
In passing, I did not think that it was appropriate for Stanley to profile two college professors in his chapter on wealthy educators, simply because in order to become a college professor, one has to spend, at last count, a minimum of at least seven years beyond the Bachelor's degree to receive a doctorate. These days, most places won't allow you to teach on the faculty without a PhD, and more than a few people on faculties do not get tenure. In my mind, it would have been better for him to profile a wealthy elementary or high school teacher, as this is a goal that is more attainable for most readers. Still, I got a good kick out of his story of the matronly professor who touched the lives of so many deserving students.
In sum, I found the book to be a very worthwhile read. Though many would dismiss the book's more important contents as common sense, it is hard to believe that many people still don't get it. Readers should keep in mind that it all comes down to the choices we make, and take special care not to equate one's net worth with one's self worth, a trap too many Stanley devotees tend to fall into. I still contend that ongoing investments in one's health and continuing education will lead to satisfying increases in one's wealth.
Very Interesting Book.......2006-12-31
When I read The Millionaire Next Door, I was intrigued. However, I was left yearning for similar information regarding women. Well, I found it in this book. It was very interesting to read statistical information about successful women.
If you've got the Money, Honey---I got the Time........2006-11-12
Or, "How I learned to LOVE pinching pennies & clipping coupons!"
Now there's a title to stir the very hottest of boiler-fires in this coldest of Bounders, oh yes: "Millionaire Women Next Door"! Yummy! The title conjures up visions of 90-something tottering dowagers, having crumb-cake brought to them on silver platters by decrepit butlers, toddling about the mahogany-panelled passages of O Altitudo, shepherded by manservants and maids from Library to Sunroom to Palatial Dining Hall to the Rolls-Royce (gassed-up & ready to rumble by the handy valet) for the Sunday drive in the country.
Think of it: a ninety-something bat with the ferocious desire to rut like a crazed Gambian Howler Monkey, a creature with a very weak ticker, a short life-span, millions of dividend-paying bluechips and tax-free muni bonds piled up in her hoard, and me---first in line in her will!
Or even a chummier prospect: the Millionaire Woman Next Door who primped, nipped, tucked, & aerobicycled her way to bodily perfection, all of 35, hooked up with some venerable drooling Texas Oil Tycoon-Geezer, waited for him to drop, and now is positively rolling in the Shekkels and ready to party!
Alas, those fragrant, lustrous visions are for another writer and another book: this is a Thomas Stanley tome, Stanley being the scholarly fellow who pulled back the frayed shower-curtain on America's eremite wealthy only to reveal that mysterious class wasn't comprised of Robber Barons pulling their 500-foot nuclear powered megayachts into Mediterranean Ports, oh nosirree: they were plain folk, Good Reader, just like you and me!
Only they saved, live frugal lives, clipped coupons, ate catfood from a tin, scrounged, skimped, pinched the pennies until the Little Coppery Abrahams screamed in pain, maybe even splurged every 3 months on a 1-course meal at Mickey D's for the entire clan!
And, of course, according to Stanley and his prodigious stack of statistical data that suggest---no, confirm---that the meet may not inherit the Earth, no sirree, but the skinflints sure as Hell will---they'll die loaded.
I'm not going to parse or quibble with Stanley's research: coming myself from degenerate, somewhat deranged Southern stock, I've seen, firsthand, accounts of miserliness, weal, and grasping avarice that would chill the blood.
I have an Aunt who would hook up with her (loaded) buddy, and the two biddies would have Thanksgiving Dinner at the local homeless shelter. Hey, it was a cheap meal, no doubt.
But is that any way to live? Is it worth it to you, to spend your fleeting hours scrimping and scrounging, fretting over every penny, so you can die loaded? And so, once you give up this mortal coil and your wizened soul speeds Valhalla-ward, your spoiled, nasty little nephew, the only creature left alive mentioned in your will, inherits all your booty, and proceeds to blow the entire stack on a civilian super-submarine---I mean, what's the point?
I was hoping with "Millionaire Women" Stanley would let his hair down, get all "Shaft" with us, maybe talk a little bit about Divorce, the single greatest gender-to-gender (ie, poor hapless dudes to merciless chicks) wealth transfer ever invented in the history of the world. The Big D, an easy con to pull off, and pulled off every day: Woman sinks her claws & pinions, parasite-like, into a Hapless Man, catapults out a few nasty brats so he's bound to her for Eternity, then Lawyers up and pirates his loot. Works like a charm.
But no such luck: we're spoiled even that much of a Dickensian romp.
So if you insist on looking here, know this: Stanley's 'blockbuster' first book, "The Millionaire Next Door", was all about America's truly wealthy: Stingy Dudes.
To cut to the chase, "Millionaire Women" is the same disc, spinning backwards, without even a few Satanic Verses---to wit: Stingy Chicks.
Unless you're looking for a real blue-light special, avoid.
JSG
Statistics for women.......2006-07-31
I thought this book was a great read, based on the power of the statistics alone. Lots of great information about profitable women- owned businesses, as well as hearing the stories from the women who made it themselves.
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How can you join the ranks of America's wealthy (defined as people whose net worth is over $1 million)? It's easy, say doctors Stanley and Danko, who have spent the last 20 years interviewing members of this elite club: you just have to follow seven simple rules. The first rule is, always live well below your means. The last rule is, choose your occupation wisely. You'll have to buy the book to find out the other five. It's only fair. The authors' conclusions are commonsensical. But, as they point out, their prescription often flies in the face of what we think wealthy people should do. There are no pop stars or athletes in this book, but plenty of wallboard manufacturers--particularly ones who take cheap, infrequent vacations. Stanley and Danko mercilessly show how wealth takes sacrifice, discipline, and hard work, qualities that are positively discouraged by our high-consumption society. "You aren't what you drive," admonish the authors. Somewhere, Benjamin Franklin is smiling. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
Book Description
The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth!
CAN YOU SPOT THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR?
Who are the rich in this country?
What do they do?
Where do they shop?
What do they drive?
How do they invest?
Where did their ancestors come from?
How did they get rich?
Can I ever become one of them?
Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out....
Customer Reviews:
A must read.......2005-06-25
I think people are missing the point if they think that this book intends that you should have a "miserable life and save and have no fun". I think the point is that our economy has conditioned a consumer hungry, non saving society and it is a lot a question of values and balance. If you are on either extreme of the scale, then you should rethink your ideas. You cant take it with you but you also should leave a little for rainy day and waste not-want not, lol.
Repetitive. It would have been a brilliant 10-page article.......2005-03-27
This is another interesting book that could have been a 5 to 10-page brilliant article. Repetitive to the extreme, the authors go on and on and on and on...
But I am glad I read this book.
There is only one issue I wish was addressed. Being frugal and living below your means is good. After all, there is no need to spend hundreds of dollars in a watch or in shoes. However, there MUST be a balance in life. What is the point of having money if it is not to spend? Who needs lead a miserable life only to die with 5 million in net worth?
I wish the authors would address this issue, or at least mention that there is a balance and this choice is beyond the scope of their book. Instead, it looks like the "pursuit of wealth" is a constitutional obligation of every citizen.
Measurement of Best Practices Overcomes "Stalled" Thinking.......2004-09-14
A book like THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR has a value that goes well beyond its subject matter: It shows how often we have misconceptions about what is really going on around us. Such misconceptions can stall our progress by having us act in the wrong ways.
Unless you had done similar research, you will probably be surprised by at least some of the findings of this book. The millionaires described here remind me of the ones I knew as a child, so the overall picture is familiar. What impresses me is that that model has continued to be true for the 50 years since I was a child.
I hope that this kind of research will be continued so it can be tracked to see how the lessons are changing.
I read the reviews of this book below, and think I understand why some people were disappointed. I think that many people would like to live an expensive lifestyle and be independently wealthy. That model is not examined here. Perhaps in a future book, that subject should be explored. Also, some people want to know what to do today, and would benefit from looking at those who got to be millionaires the fastest and most recently. That information, too, is missing.
The orientation of this study is heavily on how to sell things to rich people, and that is valuable. For example, the richest people I work with will normally ask me what kind of car I drive. They want to hear that I drive an inexpensive car before they feel comfortable with me. I do drive an inexpensive car, a 7 year old Saturn, and that has helped me get consulting clients on many occasions.
I think the possibilities of this research are endless if it is turned into best practice research, something that readers are clearly hungry for. But it is a good beginning to simply do the measurements, and learn the value of measurements.
To make enormous progress, our reserach has shown that people need to go through the following process: (1) Learn the value of measurements (which this book helps with). (2) Measure every aspect of important activities (something this book starts to do). (3) Measure the existing best practice, and estimate where that will be in five years (this work remains to be done). (4) Implement pieces of other peoples' best practices in new ways for a more effective combination than any one else has done before. (5) Identify the ideal best practice (in this case, get rich quick with little risk -- an example today would be to found an Internet-based business and sell it quickly) (6) Begin to approach the ideal best practice (that might be to establish Web sites and experiment with creating Internet businesses inexpensively). (7) Create the right rewards to motivate yourself and others to get the job done (daily feedback is a good way for many people). (8) Repeat the process. Here's where the main benefit comes in.
I hope this model will help you expand on the lessons of this book to become much wealthier yourself, if that is what you desire, or to create something else that you care about.
I personally like to help others get rich more than doing the same for myself. I believe that if everyone is more successful, I will have plenty for myself. My personal goal is for everyone to get 10,000 times or more benefit from what clients spend in time, money, and effort on our services and books.
Please do read, think aobut, and build on the lessons of this book to meet your life's goals.
If you do not yet have written goals, including financial ones, that's an important first step.
Real Lessons from Real Data.......2004-08-06
This is not a how-to book, nor does it claim to be.
What it does is examine the habits, attitudes, and demographics of "prodigious accumulators of wealth" (i.e. The Millionaires Next Door), compared to those that consume and consume, living from paycheck to paycheck. It dispels some myths about millionaires, showing that just because you flaunt it, doesn't mean you have it.
For example, the authors explain that most consumers of luxury goods are living dangerously. People who live in homes that are too expensive (i.e. with a mortgage more than twice that of their yearly taxable income) are living dangerously. Their lives are precariously balanced between earn and spend, and any number of major life events could leave them in serious trouble.
The book doesn't tell you how to live, but it does explain the common-sense principles required to accumulate wealth. It's not perfect, and reads too much like a spreadsheet at times. Nevertheless, I would recommend this book for two main reasons.
1) Common sense is uncommon. Sure, it sounds easy. Make wise choices in life, and you will live securely. But how many of us do it? The book explains why being a millionaire doesn't take being well-bred or brilliant, using illustrative stories of real people, and how they earn and spend. Admittedly, one person's "frugal" is another person's "tightwad". We wouldn't always want to be these people, but they do have good ideas.
2) Life expectancies are on the rise. You may argue that you work hard for your money, so why not just spend it now? Thanks to modern medicine, there is a significant likelihood that you will live (in reasonable health) to age 80. Will you be able to work until you're 80? What will you do when you retire at 65 or even 70, with nothing left in your bank account to last you the next 10 to 15 years? Wait for handouts from your children and grandchildren, or the government? The millionaires next door can afford to retire earlier, and maintain their standard of living.
In short, being a millionaire isn't about hoarding money or living extravagantly. It's about common-sense security and independence.
Sensible Advice on Accumulating Money.......2003-12-09
This book will teach you, if you will listen, to move to the next level of wealth. Combined with one of Mary Hunt's books on how to eliminate debt and stay out of it, you can get on the road to fiscal sanity through simple, sensible behavior.
Book Description
Eight years ago, Dr. Thomas J. Stanley swept aside the mythical magic curtain of wealth to reveal The Millionaire Next Door. America found out just who and how common the truly wealthy were in this country-and we learned the characteristics and habits that made them so. Now the author of the follow-up The Millionaire Mind focuses on one of the least understood but increasingly rich demographics: Millionaire Women Next Door, available in paperback for the first time.
"Why write another book that profiles millionaires?" Stanley asks. "The vast majority of the millionaire respondents (92 percent) in The Millionaire Next Door were men. . . . I felt that it was indeed time for successful businesswomen of the self-made variety to be heard." Readers everywhere will be fascinated by Stanley's thoroughly researched findings and conclusions. They'll come away considerably more knowledgeable and greatly inspired by women who have found the key to riches.
Millionaire Women Next Door explores the meaning of wealth and the avenues that female entrepreneurs and businesspeople have traveled. The book examines their choices, natures, working styles, and lifestyles.
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Big Disappointment.......2007-02-16
This book had the potential to be a trailblazer, but was vague and lacked substance. It even fell short of being motivational, which is what seemed to be the intent of the author. Perhaps Mr. Stanley should stick to writing about millionaire men, because he doesn't capture the spirit of "the millionaire women." A better read is Barbara Stanny's "Prince Charming Isn't Coming," or "Secrets of Six Figure Income Women" which I found informative and motivational. Mr. Stanley give me something I can use...or at least feel.
Millionaire women next door.......2006-06-29
I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed reading about women who are millionaires and how they spend their money. It is good to know that becoming a millionaire is possible for all women in all walks of life no matter what the circumstances. I gave this book to my daughter to use as a reference point.
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Wilt Chamberlain... The "Loser".......2003-03-06
I feel that this book truly portrays the life of an African-American superstar in the 60's and 70's. He is a bit egotistical at times, but is always truthful (except for the part about all the women). All through his career, he is called a loser because of what his team is accomplishing and not him. In his first several years, his teams consistently played the Celtics in the playoffs, and instead of the Warriors vs. the Celtics, it became Bill Russel vs. Wilt Chamberlain. Wilt would consistently beat out Russel in every category, yet his team would still lose. When this happened, Wilt was called the loser. He was told that Russel schooled him time and time again, when really, it was the other way around.
This book accurately portrays what it would be like to face the "Loser" label your whole life. It wasn't fair at all, but Wilt successfully had a good season after another. I definately reccomend this book to anyone who likes success stories or if you like sports biographies. In fact, I recommend it to anybody
Wilt Can Write.......2001-08-10
Over twenty-five years ago, Wilt Chamberlain took the belief that professional athletes are dumb and flushed it like a loose stool. In this book, he shares truths about his groundbreaking NBA salaries, his views on dating, and other famous basketball personalities. His sense of humor entertains his readers, while his intelligence, clearly evidenced by his vocabulary, constantly enlightens. For everyone old enough to vote, this book will be a wonderful experience.
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- Charming story with a realistic edge
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Charming story with a realistic edge.......2003-10-10
Hudson Stack doesn't want a vacation, he's sure he doesn't need a vacation but when his boss tells him to take one or lose his job, millionaire surgeon Hudson decides to comply--even when his boss suggests a small-town fishing trip with just Hudson and his daughter. Fishing is all very well, but beautiful neighbor Amanda Galloway sees nothing but a high-potential bum. She can't understand why Hudson won't even try to get a job, won't do something to better himself. Of course Hudson does nothing to end the confusion--and let Amanda know that she's falling for Boston's most eligible bachelor.
Amanda Dewhurst started with no advantages. Still, she's supported herself and even paid for her younger brother's college. She knows that you can succeed if you put your heart to it and work. She simply can't understand how Hudson can waste his potential. Still, when Hudson manages to persuade her to relax, she can start to see the appeal of spending time with a real family. At least Hudson really does love his daughter. When she learns that there is no mother in the picture, Amanda's imagination sees herself in that role--but dare she risk everything she's built to fall in love with a man like her father--a man of dreams but with no substance?
Author Kara Lennox delivers a completely enjoyable tale. Both Amanda and Hudson have to find a balance in their lives, but each resists it to the max. Even when the truth comes out, the two know that they can never really be right for one another--she's small-town Texas and he's big-city Boston. Still, Lennox makes you care for the characters and keep your fingers crossed for a way to make it work.
Lennox adds just enough humor to give THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR an enjoyable spice and a hint of adventure to keep the pages turning. It's a heart-warming story by one of Harelquin American's top wirters.
Amusing yet serious contemporary romance.......2003-10-09
Boston general Chief of Surgery George Stimson informs surgeon Hudson Stack that he worries that Stack, recently named "Boston's Hottest Bachelor" will suffer a stroke because his medical numbers are all in the red zone. Speaking as a friend George tells Hudson to take at least a month of vacation fishing. He arranges with a pal from medical school to get Hudson a place to stay as far from Beantown as possible. When he goes home to tell his family, Hudson overhears his daughter Bethany innocently state that she tells everyone at school the chauffeur is her dad. Hudson announces that he and Bethany are going fishing together.
The Stacks travel to Cottonwood, Texas where Hudson plans to rest and enjoy time with his neglected by him daughter. When he meets Realtor Amanda Dewhurst, Hudson finds a new interest, but must overcome the bounced check he gave her. As he and Bethany become closer, the Stacks also love the workaholic Amanda. However, will the Boston Brahma and the small town Texan find a way to make it permanent?
THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR is an amusing yet serious contemporary romance that provides plenty of laughter with the message that people must balance their lives. Hudson is an intriguing lead character who, if he does not change his lifestyle, will lose his little girl and is an obvious cardiac arrest waiting to happen. He learns what life is all about in Texas as does Bethany, who frets over money. Though there is no major action or conflict, what Hudson does to just get his beloved to spend time with him is the fun in a fine contemporary tale.
Harriet Klausner
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- The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't
- The One Thing You Need to Know: ... About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success
- The Only Three Questions That Count: Investing by Knowing What Others Don't
- The Pre-Foreclosure Property Investor's Kit: How to Make Money Buying Distressed Real Estate -- Before the Public Auction
- The Richest Man in Babylon
- The Road to Serfdom Fiftieth Anniversary Edition
- The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really Works--and How It's Transforming the American Economy
- The War for Talent
- The Wealth of Nations (Bantam Classics)
- Think and Grow Rich
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
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