HOW COME THAT IDIOT'S RICH AND I'M NOT?

Shemin's approach to making money may be jarring to financial strivers. His narration often sounds like a locker-room pep talk. But once adapted to his hyperconfidence, many listeners will connect with his energy and strategies. His clear text and examples cover every kind of entrepreneurial money-making--from street peddling to commercial real estate. Though he offers nothing new, the inertia of the author's "loser-makes-good" vibe holds your interest beyond what you would expect from the advice alone. Though his aggressive approach will not be everyone's taste, it does what he says it will--turn your thinking upside down and make you bolder than you think you are. T.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2008]