Get Rich, Carefully–a surprisingly fascinating find

The world is full of exotic and wonderful things to study but until recently, for me at least, the stock market was not among them.  A few years ago I happened across ‘Mad Money’ on T V and was shocked to find a person who knew about the market and also could talk (at break-neck speed) intelligently about practically anything.   

From time to time Jim Cramer, the ‘Mad Money’ guru revealed just enough personal history to intrigue me (for example he once lived in his car in Sacramento during a financially challenging time).  Such tidbits led me to see him as a real person not my stereotyped idea of a successful stock analyst.   

As I watched the show I’ve picked up some financially valuable information about investing in the market and my esteem for Cramer as a thinker has grown, too.

That’s why I bought ‘Get Rich Carefully.’  Would his book further my regard for his open-mindedness?  Would I learn more about making money in the stock market?  Would I remain impressed with his attention to detail in the course of reading his book?  Spelling and grammar are just two of the things that if not done right could crush my regard for Cramer even if his business savvy held up. 

After finishing the book, I’m happy to report that ‘Get Rich Carefully’ succeeds on all counts.  It provides an easy to read explanation of what you need to know–and the pit-falls to avoid—in stock investing.  Cramer reveals his hits and misses with modesty and humor.  That kind of candor is refreshing, enlightening, and rare. In addition to learning about the actual market of today, the book gives a great overall picture of business in America.