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The Millionaire Next Door (Abridged): The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy Audiobook

The Millionaire Next Door (Abridged): The Surprising Secrets of Americas Wealthy Audiobook, by Thomas J. Stanley Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Cotter Smith Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2000 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743561143

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

2

Longest Chapter Length:

73:14 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

71:30 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

72:22 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

6

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Publisher Description

The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth!

Can you spot the millionaire next door?

Who are the rich in this country?

What do they do?

Where do they shop?

What do they drive?

How do they invest?

How did they get rich?

Can I even become one of them?

Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about weath in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out....

Download and start listening now!

"This book was recommended during my Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class. I learned that most millionaires live below their means. If someone "looks" like a millionaire, they probably don't have a lot of net worth. There is a difference between high income and truly wealthy. Most of the millionaires do not have high monthly income (salary). Most of their wealth is from investments, savings, and other non-taxable income. The authors studied the habits of millionaires and compiled an interesting database of facts. Some of the math was incomprehensible to me, but what they gleaned from the results was interesting."

— Jcznrbland (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “The implication of The Millionaire Next Door…is that nearly anybody with a steady job can amass a tidy fortune.” 

    — Forbes
  • “It’s evident that anyone can accumulate wealth, if they are disciplined enough, determined to persevere, and have the merest of luck.” 

    — Library Journal

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

The Millionaire Next Door Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
5 Stars: 14
4 Stars: 17
3 Stars: 9
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Narration: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
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Story: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was interesting, but did not realize it was written in the 1930's. "

    — greg, 2/10/2025
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Gary Heckstall, 1/18/2022
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    " What I learned: Be frugal and marry an equally frugal teacher (hopefully an attractive one). "

    — Bob, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Ever want to take your financial dealings properly in hand! This is certainly the book for you! The information stored within it changed my attitudes towards saving, spending, and investing. A financial bible in times of recession. "

    — Jo, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I've read this book twice now. It amazed me both times although it is a bit clinical and boring at times. What people don't know about the rich is exactly what keeps them from being rich. Most people in America think being rich means driving a fancy car and wearing expensive clothes. What a joke. That explains why our country is bankrupt morally and financially. This should be required reading for Congress. "

    — Cliff, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Great read on understanding the importance of saving vs spending. Becoming a millionaire is more about your attitude than it is about how great your income stream is. "

    — Amie, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This book makes me think... maybe the guy next door who has a small house and drives a ten-year-old car is a millionaire! "

    — Rick, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I love the IDEA of this book, but I thought it was pretty boring to read, to be honest. I think I could read a synopsis of this book and get enough out of it for my interest. Great, great principles, but not very readable. (At least for me, since I have so little time to read, so I need something that really draws me in!) "

    — Steph, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I found this book soo entertaing! I love how it said Scottish people were frugal, lol...my husband is Scottish and yeah-that's true! Basically it says most people who have money have it b/c they work hard and save it. I liked that. "

    — Jillian, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Another perspective on what to do with money, and why being frugal is a better than being consumerist and shallow. "

    — Kara, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A completely eye-opening look into the real habits of TRUE millionaires. This is one of a small list of books that has laid the foundation for how I think about money, business, class, and politics. "

    — Mark, 1/10/2014

About the Authors

Thomas J. Stanley (1944-2015) was an author, lecturer, and researcher who started studying the affluent in 1973. A recognized authority on the lifestyles and behaviors of the affluent, he wrote several books, which have sold more than three million copies worldwide and made the New York Times bestsellers list.

Cotter Smith is an American actor of stage, film, and television. As an audiobook narrator, he has won two Earphones Awards and was a finalist in 1997 for the prestigious Audie Award.

About Cotter Smith

Cotter Smith is an American actor of stage, film, and television. As an audiobook narrator, he has won two Earphones Awards and was a finalist in 1997 for the prestigious Audie Award.