Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets

by Ryan M. Healy on February 15, 2008

Yesterday, I got a call from Lila Rajiva, the co-author (with Bill Bonner) of Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets. Apparently, one of the guys who’d commented on one of my previous posts had said some inaccurate things–so I happily agreed to remove his comment.

Maybe I’m just a book junkie, but I really enjoy getting to meet the authors of my favorite books. When you speak with an author, it adds a new dimension to the book.

I remember emailing Richard Koch after reading his 80/20 books. I told him how much I appreciated his work… and he replied! I love it when that happens.

Coincidentally, Amazon sent me a sale notice today saying that Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets is only $7.37 right now. That’s insanely cheap for a 432-page hard cover book. So I thought I’d mention it to you in case you’re interested in getting a copy.

For the record, I really enjoyed Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets. If you have any interest in finance, politics, or psychology, you’ll probably enjoy it just as much as I did.

Here’s the link to Amazon (not an affiliate link):

==> Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets by William Bonner & Lila Rajiva

-Ryan M. Healy

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About Ryan M. Healy

is a direct response copywriter. Since 2002, he has worked with scores of clients, including BoostCTR, Alex Mandossian, Terry Dean, and Pulte Homes. He writes a popular blog about copywriting, advertising, and business growth, has been featured in publications like Feed Front magazine, and is a regular contributor to WordStream.com, BoostCTR.com, and MarketingForSuccess.com.


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Susan Kishner February 15, 2008 at 5:19 pm

I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you.

Susan Kishner

Susan Kishner February 15, 2008 at 10:19 am

I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you.

Susan Kishner

Kyle Tully February 16, 2008 at 12:05 am

Hey Ryan,

I usually try and drop a note to an author if I really like their book.

The last note I wrote was to Richard Armstrong for God Doesn’t Shoot Craps. I picked the book up during a 5 minute break mid-project… 4 hours later I’d finished it (and ‘extended’ my deadline.)

I wrote him a quick note and got a reply an hour later… complete with a quick pitch “i think the only reasonable thing to do is to buy a copy for the client with a note of explanation!”

I’ve added mobs to my wish list.

Cheers
Kyle

Kyle Tully February 15, 2008 at 5:05 pm

Hey Ryan,

I usually try and drop a note to an author if I really like their book.

The last note I wrote was to Richard Armstrong for God Doesn’t Shoot Craps. I picked the book up during a 5 minute break mid-project… 4 hours later I’d finished it (and ‘extended’ my deadline.)

I wrote him a quick note and got a reply an hour later… complete with a quick pitch “i think the only reasonable thing to do is to buy a copy for the client with a note of explanation!”

I’ve added mobs to my wish list.

Cheers
Kyle

Ryan M. Healy February 17, 2008 at 4:09 pm

Hey Kyle – I communicated with Richard, too. He actually has a great book promotion strategy, which seems to have worked well for him.

Any of Bonner’s three books are worth reading: Financial Reckoning Day, Empire of Debt, & Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets.

Ryan M. Healy February 17, 2008 at 9:09 am

Hey Kyle – I communicated with Richard, too. He actually has a great book promotion strategy, which seems to have worked well for him.

Any of Bonner’s three books are worth reading: Financial Reckoning Day, Empire of Debt, & Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets.

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