June 4th, 2009, 3:50 am
QuoteOriginally posted by: AashI notice that number 1 on Amazon Rankings is Bailout Riches!: How Everyday Investors Can Make a Fortune Buying Bad Loans for Pennies on the Dollar (Hardcover)Though, possibly, by the far the most interesting title in the Top 50 would be Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, unless of course you count Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man." Ad feedback Most Recent Customer Reviews1.0 out of 5 stars Google Bill Bartmann and read the article in FortuneThere are several indications that this book is #1 at Amazon because the author is buying copies. Book was at 6000 sales rank yesterday and jumps to #1 in a day. "and another one "23 of 28 people found the following review helpful: Useful but conspicuous, June 2, 2009 By Arjun (California) - See all my reviews Does anyone find it odd that every review (save one) was written on the same day (June 2nd 2009)? This usually suggests a collaborative effort from a specific group of people working to hype the book up. His story and marketing is manipulative as he was only a BILLIONAIRE ON PAPER. HE NEVER ACTUALLY HAD THE MONEY, IT WAS JUST IN THE VALUE OF HIS COMPANY. Yes, he went to the Fortune 400 list, only to lose all of his money and go bankrupt shortly after. If this guy was such a savvy businessman, HOW DID HE LOSE A BILLION DOLLARS? Its not like he has a story of Trump who went from 900+million in the hole back to Billionaire. He is now having to use his story and motivational speaking skills just to get his wealth back. If you google Bill and his history, you will find the story of an egomaniac who appears to feel empowered by his wealth and nothing else. That is how he defines himself. [...] The book may be useful if you plan on calling people to collect on bad debts, but following this person as a motivational speaker? A quick review of his past and character would likely change your mind. "
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ThinkDifferent on June 3rd, 2009, 10:00 pm, edited 1 time in total.