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by Felix Dennis (Author), David Ryder (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 10 hours and 5 minutes
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  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Summersdale Publishers Ltd
  • Audible Release Date: 2 Jan 2008
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SQFC70
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

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This is a book about getting rich. It's different from any other book on the subject because Felix Dennis made himself rich. Very rich indeed. As a matter of fact, he is one of the richest self-made men in Britain. How to Get Rich doesn't pull any punches, and shows that the highway to riches is littered with pitfalls, heartbreak, and obstacles. But for those with the drive and determination to try, this book provides a witty and authoritative road map. Because making money is a knack: a knack that can be acquired.
©2006 Felix Dennis; (P)2006 Ebury Press
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Felix Dennis is someone who doesn't need to write a book like this for the money. He already has plenty. So; he's not looking to set up a franchise by selling sugar coated advice to dreamers in the hope they'll keep coming back for more.

If anything; as Felix says; this is an anti self help book as it describes in real detail how much committment you will need to make it happen. But anyone can make it happen;- the man says so. Its just going to take a lot of guts, courage and drive along the way. To highlight this he uses frequent examples of others who trod a similar path.

For anyone thinking of going into business; the section on never giving up is worth the price alone. He's fond of quoting from literature and advises us to read Vincent Van Gogh's 'Letters to my Brother' describing the heartbreaking struggle that the artist endured in his lifetime. Felix tells us of his own struggle, how he was reduced to putting old furniture on the fire in winter to keep warm and despite being under great pressure from his (soon to be gone) girlfriend to get a 'regular' job, he too never gave up. He tells us that we must be the same; that starting any business is tough as you must ask and pester for capital or sales. He says its humiliating and soul destroying - because it always is. But you must never give up.

I found this useful as starting a business can be a tiring and lonely road. I think that this book and others like it make you realise that its the same for everyone. There are no magic bullets or routes to easy street. Your going to have to do a lot of asking and face a lot of rejection along the way whether your the author of this book or anyone else for that matter. But, it is an optimistic book and you will understand what to expect if you go it alone.

The book is written in a breazy, informal style. Yes, it does have some poetry in it but don't let that put you off if poetry is not your thing. Mostly, it serves to highlight a point that he's making.

Do read this. Its entertaining and full of honest advice.
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
How to get Rich 5 Sep 2006
Format:Hardcover
This is not the book to buy if you are expecting a step by step guide to making money. Felix Dennis has undoubtedly amassed a fortune in a somewhat unconventional manner and shares a number of his somewhat unique tactics in a very readable and interesting book. It will probably not appeal to those who haven't already got a business background as some of the references assume familiarity with finance, corporate share dealing, boardroom behaviour and negotiating tactics. In places it also has a distinctly American feel to it and the mixing of transatlantic terminology sometimes confuses.
Dennis, like all self made men is extremely single minded, in his case to the point of paranoia about never diluting his share ownership of any business and an obsession with wealth.
What also comes across is a man who has a chequered background and has indulged in binge spending on drink, drugs and women. In his defence he does acknowledge this openly and regret these errors. On the other hand he makes no apology for not giving a damn about what other people think. He is insistent that you can't become rich if you seek popularity and praise.
He is highly critical of the tax system operating in the country which he sees as far too complicated and and indicator of the perverse nature of the type of capitalism practised in the UK. "Foolish, self-defeating and cowardly" is his description of our tax laws, descriptions that could never be applied to the author.
A fascinating read but more for an insight into one of our entrepreneurs than a blueprint for others to follow.
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75 of 81 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read this book this week, and can't work out whether I loved it or hated it.

To put things in perspective, I've had reasonable financial success, I was able to retire in my 30s (the first time round), but then got very bored, so went back into forming several companies.

On the love side, it was absolutely intriguing. I have had reasonable financial success, but nothing like that of Mr. Dennis, and every few pages I hit something that made me think hard about how I've run my businesses over the last 10 years.

On the hate side, the Times described him as "an engaging monster", and I can pretty much go along with that. I suspect that I'd enjoy his company (even if I just met him in a pub and didn't know he was richer than Croesus), even while I was outraged with him.

Which takes me to the central "problem" with this book. You most definitely WILL learn from it - I have... but you may well come away deciding that actually you don't want to be rich. As Mr. Dennis himself says, there are rather more worthwhile things to do in life, and rather more enjoyable ones.

Whether I end up deciding the book was hideous, or whether I end up deciding it was stunning, then I'm certainly glad that I bought it and read it.
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A delightful journey of prose, pro's and profit
In the over-stocked shelves of self help books comes a book who's title and cover picture made me avoid it like the plague. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Andrew Ramwell
Entertaining and thought-provoking
Felix Dennis has an enviable writing style - thankfully much better than his poetry - which makes this book a delight to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Paul Ireland
Excellant Book, to the point, easy to read and down to earth.
I loved this book and am very glad that I bought it. I am only up to chapter 6 and I just love his no nonsense style. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Baldo
Witty, wise, and inspiring...
This was the funniest, most eccentric business biography I've ever read. It's a bit like Richard Branson's Losing My Virginity (another great read, by the way). Read more
Published 6 months ago by Marcus Dixon
Don't forget luck and fate
It's easy to write a book about how to be rich if you are rich. Many don't make it. Luck fate and opportunity have a good deal to do with it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sir Elias Dee
Buy it even if you don't want to get rich!
I just love every page of it, fun to read and full of good advise from a guy that made it!
Published 7 months ago by jairo
Funny and serious at the same time
Very funny and oh so serious and believable at the same time.

Some great stories about his own personal life and what it has taught him. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Peter W. Burden
FAB FAB FAB
Amazing book, my income has skyrocketed since reading this, get it, read it, and read it over and over, HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Published 7 months ago by riki
The bible of wealth
If you want to get rich, read this. Simple as. It will tell you everything you need to know, without any gimmicks or fluffy words. Read more
Published 9 months ago by ClockworkAspie
A straight talking and honest book
Do you want to get rich? Really? Do you want to lose many of your friends, possibly your family?

Felix Dennis is one of the few "how to get rich" authors who tells the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Raziel_uk
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