The Wealthy Gardener, John Soforic
The Wealthy Gardener, John Soforic
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The Wealthy Gardener
Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son

Author: John Soforic

Narrator: Dennis Kleinman

Unabridged: 12 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 02/25/2020


Synopsis

A heartwarming series of stories and practical wisdom on entrepreneurship and wealth in the vein of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, written by a financially independent father for his ambitious son.

Soon after he opened his vineyard for business many years ago, the Wealthy Gardener noticed a puzzling fact. Everyone wanted money, but only a few people managed to accumulate it. The reason, he realized, is that most people focus on short term gains instead of achieving lasting wealth.

As he grew old and aware of his dwindling time on this Earth, the Wealthy Gardener began to share his hard-earned wisdom with the financially troubled in his community, patiently mentoring those who asked for his practical advice on the ways of prosperity.

The parable of the Wealthy Gardener is far more than an admonishment to earn more or spend less; it is about timeless principles. As his lessons reveal, financial freedom is a means to power and control over our lives. Without money, we are subject to the demands and whims of others. With money, we are sheltered from the storm, and we can extend that shelter to our loved ones.

Poised to become an intimate financial classic, The Wealthy Gardener will inspire readers to find their own noble purpose and relieve their money worries once and for all. No matter your income level, skillset, or unique economic disadvantages, the lessons in this book will show you the path forward. All you need is the will to work, the desire to succeed, and the motivation to learn.

About The Author

John Soforic is the owner of a real estate business and enjoys total financial freedom. He wrote The Wealthy Gardener to distill his own wisdom on money and success for his son, who was entering adulthood. He has lived in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania with his wife, Patti, for over 30 years.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Andy on June 29, 2023

If you've never read any personal wealth self-help, then this could be a somewhat useful introduction, with some classic quotes and simple definitions. Overall though, this was a mash-up that didn't work. For any of the genres it's trying to be--wisdom parable, basic money advice, etc.-- there are m......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on November 06, 2024

I found this book challenging at first. The idea of accumulating wealth felt icky. That said I grew to enjoy the lessons that we don't get taught in school but seem the most important. Think basic finance, the importance of goals and sticking to them, thinking long term, giving back, pursuing passio......more

Goodreads review by Chris on April 24, 2020

One of the best books on wealth This is one of the best books I’ve read on wealth—and on living a complete and fulfilling life. Very impressive.......more

Goodreads review by Daken on September 03, 2019

Frustratingly long, but some good lessons Overall, I felt it was worth reading. The premise is reasonable: a seemingly successful and financially independent man is looking to pass his life lessons onto his son, so that his son will enjoy life in the same way the father did. What then follows are man......more

Goodreads review by Sebastian on August 25, 2022

I've found it far less practical than Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad Poor Dad". The focus here is mindset and "philosophy" of individual prosperity and personal finance management and understanding how it works. What attracted me to this book was the subtitle - I've kind of expected RDPD's version I could sta......more