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Just Wait 'Til We're Diamond
Book by Meador, Celine W.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 1993
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May 17, 2009
Inspiring in it's awfulness! Deserves negative score.
Disguised as a children's picture book, the author reifies her multilevel-marketing tale through the experience of her own daughter. Every night as little Reed is tucked into bed, she is told, "Just wait 'til we're diamond." The book flyleaf includes a text of scripture adding divine authority to the hard work and dreams that formed the formation of the 1980's pyramid-prosperity gospel. Dark illustrations heighten the menacing feel, controlling aspect, and sinister tone of the tale. The family business -- never named -- can be none other than AMWAY. Ugh!
Disguised as a children's picture book, the author reifies her multilevel-marketing tale through the experience of her own daughter. Every night as little Reed is tucked into bed, she is told, "Just wait 'til we're diamond." The book flyleaf includes a text of scripture adding divine authority to the hard work and dreams that formed the formation of the 1980's pyramid-prosperity gospel. Dark illustrations heighten the menacing feel, controlling aspect, and sinister tone of the tale. The family business -- never named -- can be none other than AMWAY. Ugh!
January 28, 2018
Read against my will. Truly nauseating.
March 3, 2025
Summary: Glorifies parental neglect in the name of success in a pyramid scheme
First up, the company in this book has to be Amway. If you know Amway, you'll recognize it. Couples working together in an MLM, late-night meetings, the endless business enrichment tapes, the rank of Diamond.
When Reed is four, her parents joined a business opportunity. Her parents told her that one day they will make the Diamond level and have everything they could ever dream of. And they will have so much time to spend with her!
In the meantime, it's Reed's job to be quiet, help pack orders, sit quietly while her parents are on the phone, and listen to hours upon hours of business lectures on tape. Oh, and to never complain when her parents leave her with the babysitter night after night, while they meet with prospects and attend late-night business meetings.
Finally, after five years, Reed's parents make Diamond! Nine-year-old Reed sits quietly in the audience while her parents are praised and lavished with attention at the big conference. Everybody claps and throws roses. Finally, Reed's parents will have plenty of time to spend with her!
Then she falls asleep waiting for her parents to be finished. And her grandfather carries her to the hotel room and tucks her in, because her parents are busy at the big conference.
Five years spent waiting for her parents to make Diamond, just so she can once again be left behind while they do business. I'm sure it was worth it.
First up, the company in this book has to be Amway. If you know Amway, you'll recognize it. Couples working together in an MLM, late-night meetings, the endless business enrichment tapes, the rank of Diamond.
When Reed is four, her parents joined a business opportunity. Her parents told her that one day they will make the Diamond level and have everything they could ever dream of. And they will have so much time to spend with her!
In the meantime, it's Reed's job to be quiet, help pack orders, sit quietly while her parents are on the phone, and listen to hours upon hours of business lectures on tape. Oh, and to never complain when her parents leave her with the babysitter night after night, while they meet with prospects and attend late-night business meetings.
Finally, after five years, Reed's parents make Diamond! Nine-year-old Reed sits quietly in the audience while her parents are praised and lavished with attention at the big conference. Everybody claps and throws roses. Finally, Reed's parents will have plenty of time to spend with her!
Then she falls asleep waiting for her parents to be finished. And her grandfather carries her to the hotel room and tucks her in, because her parents are busy at the big conference.
Five years spent waiting for her parents to make Diamond, just so she can once again be left behind while they do business. I'm sure it was worth it.
July 12, 2021
Thought it was a cute book! I think it's interesting to hear from my friends who actually read it to their kids and did go Diamond how much it kept their own belief up. It showed their children not only their belief, but also that their parents didn't just read them a fake fantasy story or plant a negative seed in their heads. I feel bad for promises made that will never be fulfilled. While this book isn't going to relate to everyone, it relates to those who are going to accomplish this specific goal. While some people have problems with sacrifice, perseverance, direct sales, accountability, and maybe other things the book alludes to or talks about, I'm personally not someone who has a problem with it. Kids with successful parents tend to like it as well because that's their lifestyle.
Other kids might not relate because that's not their upbringing, but most kids can't relate to the little mermaid either. This book is honestly great if you're in pursuit of diamond. Probably makes 0 sense to those who aren't in direct sales. And definitely disliked by those who will never cross that finish line or had an unfortunately terrible experience with direct sales.
Other kids might not relate because that's not their upbringing, but most kids can't relate to the little mermaid either. This book is honestly great if you're in pursuit of diamond. Probably makes 0 sense to those who aren't in direct sales. And definitely disliked by those who will never cross that finish line or had an unfortunately terrible experience with direct sales.
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