Tips on dating, sex and filling your pockets with cash

Oh yes, laugh if you will but it is very hard being very, very, wealthy. I inherited millions of dollars from my late father and was adrift in what I should do every day. On top of that, I am a very handsome man. A double scorn, if you will. This means that I do not know if the women who wish to be my friends are true ‘friends’ or are only after my money and/or good looks. This book changed my life! I am only giving it 4 stars because there is no chapter on dealing with being very, very good looking.
Rating: 4 / 5

The “editorial review” breathlessly states:

“Thayer Willis shines a light into an area seldom thought about, let alone addressed, in our materialistic culture.

In ‘Navigating the Dark Side of Wealth,’ Ms. Willis details the pitfalls that great wealth can lead people into: the morally corrupting and emotionally stunting effects that having material riches can cause, and the pain and heartache that ensue.”

Huh? What planet is this “editorial” reviewer from? Wealth might mot be a ticket to happiness (or satisfaction, or peace, or whatever) but how silly to say this is “seldom thought about.” In fact, quite the opposite. The assumption almost ALWAYS is that wealth is corrupting and empty.

I’d like to see a book that says “I’m rich, and it’s great!!”

Now THAT would be “an area seldom thought about.”

Rating: 3 / 5

I bought this book after I saw the author and a Realtor on a TV show, talking about many of the pitfalls that can happen when a wealthy relative dies and their heirs cause trouble for everyone. As this family dynamic is something I anticipate may happen in my family at some point, even if none of us will become wealthy, I was interested in what the author said. Unfortunately, the book contained little of the conversation I heard on TV.

Mainly this book is for those lucky few who are suddenly bestowed with wealth above their peers through no effort of their own, and feel guilty about it. It also has some tips for how to deal with friends and changing relationships, but very little to nothing about how to deal with families gone bad when a wealthy (or more wealthy than you, anyway) relative dies and everyone in the family bares their fangs. That’s what I bought it for, so I could prepare for what often becomes a family melee as everyone looks out for him or herself, and hopefully I could help create a more positive and equitable outcome for all involved. If you can relate to this situation, I recommend looking elsewhere for help.
Rating: 2 / 5

Excellent book for individuals, who have inherited money or have accumulated a large amount of wealth at any early age and retired. Gives examples of opportunities for enriching ones life and providing knowledge of how to maintain wealth for future generations.
Rating: 5 / 5

Working with financial planers, who are preparing my family to receive a cash out of the family business. This book helps to put things into perspective. I enjoy that she is able to write from experience, not only being an inheritor herself, but counseling with those who are having difficulties of receiving an inheritance. I’ve always loved reading real life stories, because they seem to pack a bigger, better punch, and really get the point across. I was really helpful and easy to read.
Rating: 5 / 5

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