Why have Jews risen to the top of the business and professional world in numbers staggeringly out of proportion to their percentage of the American population? Steven Silbiger has the answer. Combining the huge appeal of the bestsellers The Millionaire Next Door and The Gifts of the Jews, The Jewish Phenomenon sets forth the seven principles that form the bedrock of Jewish financial success. With truly startling statistics, a wealth of anecdotes, and a liberal sprinkling of Jewish humor, Silbiger shows convincingly how these principles have helped the Jews historically and how they continue to ensure Jewish success today. More important, Silbiger makes clear that these seven "secrets" are not secret at all and are equally at the disposal of Jews and non-Jews alike. The amazing success of the Jews simply proves that they work.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Becoming A Jew:
Fantastic information on how a person learns to be a Jew. How parents raise their children with the values and culture to be a Jew. Great information.
Incidental traits- not the fundamental Jewish teaching:
This is an effort to teach people how to be successful through principles derived from Jewish life and experience. Its emphasis is on the business, and financial success. It teaches seven principles, 1) To understand that learning is portable 2) Take care of your own and they will take care of you 3) Successful people are professionals and entrepreneurs 4) Be selectively extravagant but prudently frugal 5) Celebrate individualism and promote creativity 6) Have something to prove. A drive to success. 7)... more info
A Must Have Motivational/Inspirational Book:
If you have an interest in becoming successful give this book a read. It takes no time to complete and gives plenty of suggestions to choose from on how to improve yourself professionally and that you can make a difference. For the Jewish Community it should be a required read. Several examples of how well off the Jewish Community is is illustrated in the book in order to explain how they have become so wealthy as a group. As a Gentile I found it to be enlightening as to how and what some of the differences... more info
Title is misleading:
This book is filled with interesting statistics but there is very little information on how others can apply the seven "keys" to their own lives. If you're interested in knowing the statistical information about the success of the Jews, this book is for you. However, if you're looking for a "how to" book on achieving financial success, I recommend you keep looking. Peronally, I enjoyed reading this book and I found the statistics truly remarkable.
