The Courage to Be Rich by Suze Orman (1999, Hardcover)

This book was a gift from my mom a few years back. It's probably the best gift she ever gave me. I really read the book cover to cover. You can get a real inside look at yourself and your money when you read the stories inside the book. This IS NOT some get rich quick thing. This is a book that teaches you to face your reallities and responsibilities to yourself and your money. Suze has written testimonies about herself and her clients. Some of these testamonies really hit home. You may not relate to all of the stories told and the advice given. But I can assure you that a good number of them will open your eyes and get you to think differently. If you can face your flaws and change them for the better by living out the exercises she lays out for you, you will be glad you bought this book. I have made the exercises in her book a regular part of my lifestyle and have really lived a much happier and healthier life. And if you stay to the things you learn you will feel better about your financial situations. The power of money is a funny thing. And it can't hurt anyone to read a book that will help you unravel some of the knots in your finances. Furthermore, you will feel better about many aspects of your life that you may not have associated with money prior to buying the book and really giving it a good read. I recommend reading it from cover to cover. Read everything if you think it applies to you or not. Because even the things that don't apply to you in the now will make good food for thought and insight for later down the road. It really will if you live it and act upon it. Make a commitment to yourself and your everyday lifestyle. You will see very subtle changes happening. Those changes will only inspire you to do more and be better. Good Luck! Michael.