The Richest Man Project
Here's the Big Picture
Two New Editions of The Richest Man: A Classroom Edition and a Noah Text® Edition
A new "Classroom Edition" of The Richest Man in New Babylon is now available via Barnes & Noble. It includes some minor corrections and additions to the text. The biggest change is a significant price reduction. This was implemented to make the book more affordable for corrections and reentry educators.
Additionally, we now have a Noah Text® edition available on Amazon. Noah Text is a special approach to text formatting designed to assist dyslexic and struggling readers.
First, there was a class. The Money Class—taught at a halfway house in Newark, New Jersey.
Then there was a book— The Richest Man in New Babylon. Look down below for more information and how you can get a copy of it. It's available at online bookstores everywhere.
Now, there's a Workbook, a Leaders' Guide, suggested class syllabus, and pilot classes are under way at a state correctional institution.
Now there is a concerted effort to address the tremendous financial challenges that incarcerated people face when they are released. Straight talk. Not motivated by profit. Just the facts and a realistic approach to getting out of debt if necessary and getting on the road to financial security.
Please explore this website for more information about The Richest Man Project.
If you like what you see, please get in touch. Join the team. Let's work together to make the world just a little bit better.
Now available at Online Bookstores Everywhere
What Readers Have Said
I really like this book; both the financial advice and the story. It provides actionable, practical, and up-to-date financial lessons presented in an engaging story. You will cheer for Jamaal as he takes control of his financial affairs and his life.
Jean Abbott, EdD, MBA, CPA;
Associate Professor of Business Studies, Accounting; Stockton University
I enjoyed the book and found it to be an easy read. It covered the important elements of personal financial planning without overwhelming the reader with technical details.
Kenneth B. Shapiro, CPA/PFS, CFP;
Shapiro Financial Security Group, Inc.; Hazlet, New Jersey
I just finished the book. The last part brought tears to my eyes. Seeing this young man change and grow, and then come full circle to help someone else was inspiring. The rules are laid out in a way as to make them timely and accessible.
Jeanne Felfe; Author and Editor;
St. Charles, Missouri
As I read, I found myself comparing the rules that were taught to my own practices and can honestly say, I learned a lot and will have to put several of the rules into practice.
Taneisha Spall, M.Ed.;
Corrections School Principal; SCI – Chester, PA
The story was engaging and I rooted for Jamaal. Sometimes these stories tend to be a little too in-your-face or morally superior, but you did a good job avoiding that by keeping it strictly on Jamaal and his journey. I also thought you did a good job of portraying black people. While there were certainly stereotypical types, you painted them as human, which I appreciated.
Michael La Ronn,
Author, YouTuber and Podcaster, Des Moines, Iowa
I found the book to be engaging and informative, with real-world practical advice for those faced with the difficulty of overwhelming debt and limited income opportunities. The "Rules," while very functional for rebuilding financial stability, are also effective when applied to many other life situations. Perhaps the most important part of this book, however, is the natural incorporation of soft skills and the emphasis on acceptance of diversity.
Anna Schubarth, FCCM
Correctional Education Professional
We are now working on creating supporting curriculum materials, seeking reviews and looking for opportunities to spread the word about the project, to the public and to people engaged in educational programs in correctional institutions.