What's it about?
In story format, Rob Parsons takes us through all we need to know in order to get our finances in order. The subject matter could make this book rather dry but it is a great read, I couldn't put it down. We follow a girl with huge financial problems who meets an enigmatic and slightly mystical woman who knows the money secret and is willing to share it with her. At the back there is an appendix packed with all the relevant lists and information.

What did you like about it?
I loved it being so immensely readable, so informative and how it didn't just explain what to do but in the story had the space to explain why. It's a very cleverly written book. Debt is still largely untalked about and this book brings the answer of hope into an increasingly dark and debt ridden society.

What didn't you like?
Nothing. This book should be compulsory reading for all young people as they take over their own finances and head off out into the world. It should also be part of a book bundle given to couples on the point of getting married. But really, anyone who has money, however little of it, should read this book.

What will you still remember a year from now?
I will remember the good financial sense laid out in this book, especially when he outlines how all these supposedly amazing interest free credit offers work and how not to get caught out paying huge interest bills on credit cards. I will also remember the actual money secret though you'll have to buy the book to know what that is...

Who would you recommend this book to?
I would recommend this book to anyone who struggles financially, has debts or trouble budgeting. To be honest though, anyone could be helped in their money situation by this book, there is so much common sense that I'd recommend it to anyone. And as I said before, young people just starting out and couples about to be married would all benefit.

Can you give us a couple of good quotes from the book?
Those who offer us credit spend millions of pounds on adverts that suggest that it's all sweetness and light - a real fun trip to borrow money. But why do you think the Chief Executive of the bank that owns the largest UK credit card company said recently, ‘I don't borrow money on credit cards and I tell my children not to. It's too expensive'?

 Almost everyone buys bread and milk and they want to make sure you have to walk past as many other goods as possible before you get to them. Those who design shops these days don't concentrate on getting you to spend money on what you came in for - but on things that didn't even enter your head when you left your house.

 review by Hilary

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