All the Money in the World: How the Forbes 400 Make and Spend Their Money by Peter W. Bernstein and Annalyn Swan

I don't exactly know how I would categorize this book. It is part analysis, part mini-biography, part history lesson, part inspiration. Because it is so many things, it is easy to find things to like about it.

I chose this book with little upfront information; I learned about the books existence, and ordered it directly to my Kindle.

I found it fascinating from the first page.

The authors have used the list of the richest Americans (the Forbes 400) as fodder for their research and narrative. From a research and analysis perspective the book offers trends in the economy since the list was first created in 1982, and begs me as a reader to project the trends for the future.

With so many different people to discuss, from a biography perspective I learned some new things about people I have heard of, and some inspirational (as well as cautionary) tales of some people I was unfamiliar with.

In the end the thing I like most about this book is that gives me another view on success. Success can't be completely defined by accumulation of wealth, but it is a parameter that many people use in that equation. The stories of individual persistence and focus on achieving goals (and so much more) made the book both fascinating and inspiring.

Wealth may not be your largest or most important goal. Even if it isn't, there are lessons for you here. This is not a self-help book. However, it can help you think about and improve your plans for reaching your life goals, whatever they might be.

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