So after several conversations with him I felt as if the book was a logical next step. A very easy read , but one that can be applied to any of us. Read this and discover what you think you already know , it is charming, witty, and very "spot on". Picked this up after hearing the author on talk radio. He explained how he had written the book after talking to some college graduates after he had given their commencement speech.
The book, in the form of letters to his grandchildren, gives the reader anecdotes on life's lessons he had learned over the course of his career. Wonderful wisdom given out.
No One Ever Told Us That: Money and Life Letters to My Grandchildren by John D. Spooner
I just hope the graduates I gave it to will read the book and take heed as he truly nails it. I bought this for my son who was a recent college graduate, but since he showed no interest in it, I read it myself.
We Americans don't like to be reminded that yes, we have a class system based on wealth. This book surely will remind you of that, if you aren't wealthy. This isn't meant as a criticism of the author, who after all was writing for his own grandchildren, who had a privileged upbringing. For example, in one chapter, he advises that if you are having trouble getting insurance on your beach house, why then the solution is to switch insurance agents to an agent with some clout.
That's quite true, Chubb will bend its underwriting rules for the very wealthy who send them a lot of business. In a similar vein, there are chapters repeating wisdom learned in the locker room of his squash club, and chapters about the need to assemble a team of professional advisers and how to do it, and advice about how big money is fickle money. If that sort of thing is not going to turn off the person for whom you are buying this book, there are valuable nuggets of wisdom in the book about the value of networking and how to go about building a network, advice about how to dress at the club, advice about why it is better to start your career out in a big city.
He quotes his own father as advising him, nobody else is going to make you rich -- if you want to be rich, you are going to have to do it yourself. John Spooner has blessed us with this delicious gift - be sure to share it with the ones you love. For most of us, discussing money and life issues with family is, at best, awkward. Let John speak affectionately for you! I realized after, this book is really a romance See all 58 reviews. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Learn more about Amazon Prime. Get fast, free shipping with Amazon Prime. Get to Know Us.
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You can always pay more in prosperous times, but the low payment will help you through lean times. Own your age in bonds, the rest in stocks. Sep 12, Drew West rated it it was amazing. I love the delivery; the content is both useful and sentimental. A grandfather who happens to be a successful and famous man shares his rich wisdom of age and experience with his grandchildren who are themselves coming of age. In his love for them, he does something quite rare, he makes a deliberate point to share his experiences for the purpose of the childrens' learning. I wish I had a little more of that in my childhood, and even my adult life.
It is a sweet mix of practical mentorship and I love the delivery; the content is both useful and sentimental.
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It is a sweet mix of practical mentorship and emotional love, delivered in handwritten letters. It may be a slow read if you are a "get-to-the-point" type. I personally enjoyed the embellishments and will make sure to read this title again. Jan 26, Vikas rated it liked it. It's always interesting to talk to old people, especially the ones who can talk things without being too much of a preacher. Spooner has collected letters to his grandkids.
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Some are good and some so so. I can see some good lessons here - - All life is relationships. Lower payments help in stressful times and you can always pay earlier if you got the money. The returns are not great and dealing with tenants is a pain It's always interesting to talk to old people, especially the ones who can talk things without being too much of a preacher. The returns are not great and dealing with tenants is a pain. Nov 30, Wendy rated it it was ok Shelves: I am not the author's target audience, being a 48 year old mother of four kids, but I was not impressed.
I read this book to see whether it might be worthwhile giving to my college aged daughter, but found it rather dull and repetitive. Spooner has plenty here for a good graduation address, but not enough insight for a whole book. Nov 13, Charles rated it it was ok. Will give it as a gift to a recent college grad, but I think she probably knows enough to weed out what does not apply to her and to accept with appropriate grains of salt what might be useful.
Sep 24, Aida rated it it was ok. I can't say that I really like this book, but I find that some of the topics mentioned are really of my liking, something that I would like to hear or get advised from someone who's older, mature and full of experience about life. May 09, Nourkuw rated it it was ok.
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Jun 09, Janice rated it it was ok Shelves: What a thoughtful and caring grandparent to take the time to compose a series of letters using his insights to help guide the next generation. I know I would have been thrilled had my grandparents left me such an inheritance. Apr 18, Bandri rated it it was amazing. Jul 15, Erica rated it did not like it. Couldn't get past 2 chapters. Aug 06, Amy rated it liked it. This was a quick and easy read with tidbits about investing and life lessons from a famous older man.
Worth the few hours it took to read it. Never caught my interest. Apr 12, Andrew Leuper rated it liked it. Some good advice for an old feller like me; lot 19s of good advice for college-age youths. I asked my daughter to put it on her reading list. Dec 21, CJ rated it liked it. Dragged on at the end. But definitely had some wisdom to share. May 19, Dpalange44 rated it really liked it. Tons of great advice from someone who is successful in the business world. Not a self help book, but written to help guide others to successful careers and lives. Feb 22, Lenaad rated it it was ok.