Did you ever wish that you really understood money? Well, Dave Barry wishes that he did, too. But that hasn’t stopped him from writing this b...
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Dec 17, 2009
Leslie
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Dave Barry, as usual, delivers up his twisted sense of humor, this time concerning personal finance. He spends an entire chapter making fun of Donald Trump. He also pokes fun at Suze Orman, which I thought was hilarious, as she gets on my nerves. I don't know if financial junkies will get a kick out of it, but I think average Janes like me will enjoy the ride.
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Dec 26, 2011
Shawn
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Superb. One of the latest Barry books and just as creative and wide-ranging as ever. Contains, for example, a helpful guide to how much extra you should tip a waiter if you're an obnoxious restaurant patron ("Want everything 'on the side' even though you'll be mixing all your food up anyway? Add 10% to the tip...") Theorizes that "money isn't everything". The lack thereof, however, makes it harder to sustain a true, fulfilling relationship with a special someone. Having
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Aug 03, 2009
Chris
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One of the hard questions I get from people is, "What kind of books do you like?"
It's a difficult question to answer concisely. If you've followed my reviews for any length of time, you can see that my tastes run the gambit from science to religion, society to science fiction, politics to philosophy. I can't easily answer that question and be honest at the same time.
I figure that what people are really asking is, "What kind of person are you?" Your a More...
It's a difficult question to answer concisely. If you've followed my reviews for any length of time, you can see that my tastes run the gambit from science to religion, society to science fiction, politics to philosophy. I can't easily answer that question and be honest at the same time.
I figure that what people are really asking is, "What kind of person are you?" Your a More...
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Apr 12, 2011
Bojan
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Over the years we have come to expect from Dave Berry some of the finniest prose in the English language, and this book does not disappoint. He has an incredible skill at turning even the most boring subject matter into something that we can laugh at with reckless abandon. In the "Money Secrets" he takes on the whole genre of self-help financial advice books and their self-appointed gurus. Two people who are particularly in his crosshairs this time around are Suze Orman and Donald Trum
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Dec 13, 2009
Jessica
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It amazes me that Dave Barry never seems to run out of subjects to satirize, but it amazes me even more that even after writing so many books and so many columns, he is still so hilariously funny. He never seems to repeat jokes, and his brand of witty-yet-sophomoric humour never gets old.
In this book, Barry turns to the subject of money, offering advice on how to get some that will, I'll warn, get you killed or arrested should you actually follow it. Underlying all of it is the basi More...
In this book, Barry turns to the subject of money, offering advice on how to get some that will, I'll warn, get you killed or arrested should you actually follow it. Underlying all of it is the basi More...
May 12, 2009
Jenna
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Personal finance books are my secret passion. So, when I saw a parody of one done by Dave Barry, I picked it right up. His books are usually hilarious, easy-to-read, and immensely quotable.
However, this one missed the mark a little. It's not nearly as funny as his other books. His jokes were predictable, and paced in the same manner throughout the book. Every paragraph seems to be two serious comments, followed by a joke. This began to wear on me a little, and I found my self laughi More...
However, this one missed the mark a little. It's not nearly as funny as his other books. His jokes were predictable, and paced in the same manner throughout the book. Every paragraph seems to be two serious comments, followed by a joke. This began to wear on me a little, and I found my self laughi More...
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Dec 26, 2011
Thomas
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There was a point somewhere between the beginning and the middle of this book where I stopped laughing. Fortunately, the author changed his approach from the customary tirade against the generic rich to the mockery of Donald Trump's self-help book. As often happens, effective ridicule has given me the desire to see its object. Perhaps, one day, I will learn How to Get Rich.
Very enthusiastic narration. Very short tracks. Apparently it doesn't please everyone, but the narration accent More...
Very enthusiastic narration. Very short tracks. Apparently it doesn't please everyone, but the narration accent More...
May 27, 2009
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Dave Barry, the best-selling humorist and Pulitzer Prize winner for his commentary and columns for the Miami Herald, reads from and discusses his hilarious new book, Dave Barry's Money Secrets - Like: Why Is There a Giant Eyeball on the Dollar?
Did you ever wish that you really understood money? Well, Dave Barry wishes that he did, too. But that hasn't stopped him from writing this book. In it, Dave explores (as only he can) topics ranging from... how the U.S. economy works, including More...
Did you ever wish that you really understood money? Well, Dave Barry wishes that he did, too. But that hasn't stopped him from writing this book. In it, Dave explores (as only he can) topics ranging from... how the U.S. economy works, including More...
Jul 08, 2010
Dwhren
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I always find Dave Barry an amusing writer, so when I found this book available to borrow as an e-book for my Nook I did so. It was a nice diversion in the middle of reading The Story of Edward Sawtelle, which I struggled through at the end. Dave Barry's Money Secrets I did not have to struggle through though. It was a quick amusing read. If you enjoy Dave Barry's humor you'll like this book in which he gives you some not so great money advice.
Jan 13, 2009
Duane
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I've always been a big fan of Dave Barry and this book is another delivery of his humor and wit. Talking finances is a very difficult subject to make funny, but Dave does a great job of making you laugh out loud when it comes to how poor we all are! You'll learn nothing about investing your money, but you will chuckle at his real-world humor.
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Apr 05, 2011
Keith
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With any Dave Barry book you pretty much know what you are going to get, and this one was no different. If you are a fan, you will like it, and if you are not, you will not. For me there were quite a few laugh out loud moments, and there are actually even a few useful money concepts lurking in there (though not very many, to be sure).
Nov 11, 2010
Sarah
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Eh, not so great, but not too annyoing.
I had to keep reminding myself that this was written in 2004 and not 1980. It felt like it was very dated. The book is so incredibly tangental that the original topic of money isn't mentioned for several minutes. There really is no story, just an open ended ramble.
I had to keep reminding myself that this was written in 2004 and not 1980. It felt like it was very dated. The book is so incredibly tangental that the original topic of money isn't mentioned for several minutes. There really is no story, just an open ended ramble.
Apr 25, 2010
Kelly (happyklamb10)
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My husband accidentally bought this book a few years ago along with a bunch of "legit" money books...ha! I just got around to reading it, and it was really funny. Quick read (did it in a day), but I love Dave Barry humor, and Suze Orman, so really, what's not to like?
Feb 16, 2011
David
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Dave Barry has remained consistently funny for a quarter-century. Most of the jokes in this book are at least mildly amusing, and Barry's takedowns of Donald Trump and Suze Orman are priceless.
Dec 29, 2011
Sean
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Dave Berry is always a bit or hit or miss for me. Definitely laughed out loud a few times and would recommend reading it in short bursts. Not a book I could do beginning to end
Jan 16, 2012
Gabrielle
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Did not like this book. I like reading his column and thought this would be a great bit of humor. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. I found it just too silly.
Mar 05, 2011
Rebecca
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I think I would have enjoyed this more if I had read it rather than listened to it. There are some funny parts, but a lot of it is just silly, and as often happens, the reader bugged me.
Sep 25, 2010
Kevin
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This is a comical book whose chapters are loosely tied together with a them of money and finance. The first half of this book is gut busting funny. I had trouble not laughing out loud. The second half of the book is still funny but much less so. The jokes get simpler and less on topic and Dave reuses some of the same jokes from the first half.
Feb 25, 2009
Stefanie
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I suspect this one is better read than heard. Consistently amusing, as Dave Barry is, but only one LOL moment. Better for smirks than giggles, as it were.
Apr 05, 2009
Deb
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Not the Barry I've read in the past, but still OK. His chapter on hedge funds was kinda weird, written in 2006 and then with the current Madoff issues....
Feb 04, 2009
Dolly
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Dave Barry is such a goofball, and I mean that in the most sincere, affectionate way possible. I love his humor and his books are funny, quick reads.
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Dec 02, 2010
Mike
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Dave Barry just makes me laugh, and a lot of the time out loud, inadvertently. Silly drivel but always a good time.
Jul 25, 2010
Mariah
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This is a waste of shelf space. Lots of visuals, though, so morons who can't read could still get something out of it.
Jul 10, 2010
Brian
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Laughed harder than I have in a long time and for that I feel ashamed to only give it 4 stars.
Sep 28, 2009
Jen
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Listened to the audio edition (read by Dick Hill). Couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Awesome.
Awesome.
Sep 28, 2009
Jen
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Listened to the audio edition (read by Dick Hill). Couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Awesome.
Awesome.
Jan 06, 2011
Travis
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I love Dave Barry. This book had me in tears of laughter nearly the whole time.
Dec 30, 2010
Rosa
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actually original material, not a collection of previously published columns
Feb 12, 2009
Yiannis
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Hilarious... The audio version by Dick Hill is a pleasure on long drives
