close
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets Of Americas Wealthy Audiobook, by Thomas J. Stanley Play Audiobook Sample

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets Of Americas Wealthy Audiobook

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets Of Americas Wealthy Audiobook, by Thomas J. Stanley Play Audiobook Sample
FlexPass™ Price: $17.95
$9.95 for new members!
(Includes UNLIMITED podcast listening)
  • Love your audiobook or we'll exchange it
  • No credits to manage, just big savings
  • Unlimited podcast listening
Add to Cart
$9.95/m - cancel anytime - 
learn more
OR
Regular Price: $23.95 Add to Cart
Read By: Cotter Smith Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2000 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743561273

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

8

Longest Chapter Length:

73:37 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

34:37 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

66:22 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

6

Other Audiobooks Written by Thomas J. Stanley: > View All...

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 isn't another get rich book, but rather an in-depth, statistical analysis of our nation's millionaires. It puts a strong emphasis on the distinction between earning and accumulating money. Many high earners spend the majority of their income on fancy houses and status objects rather than living well below their means and accumulating savings. The authors also point out that with the right attitude and financial habits, nearly anyone can reach millionaire status even if they do not have a six-figure income. With a special section dedicated to physicians, I found I could really relate to this book. It was a very interesting read and it has had a positive impact on how I will handle my personal finances both now and in the future."

— Jesse (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Smith’s solid, dead-on reading never fails to heighten the importance of these principles that most twenty-somethings should be forced to listen to in toto. Highly recommended.”

    — Library Journal
  • “[A] remarkable book.”

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

    — Forbes
  • “A primer for amassing wealth through frugality.”

    — Boston Globe
  • “Offers a valuable message to today’s spendthrift baby boomers.”

    — San Francisco Business Times
  • “The kind of information that could lift the economic prospects of individuals more than any government policy…The Millionaire Next Door has a theme that I think rings very true…‘Hey, I can do it. You can do it too!‘”

    — Rush Limbaugh
  • “A fascinating examination of the affluent in American society.”

    — Lexington (NC) Dispatch
  • “Debunks the image of the rich as high-living spendthrifts.”

    — US News & World Report

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

The Millionaire Next Door Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.7560975609756095 out of 53.7560975609756095 out of 53.7560975609756095 out of 53.7560975609756095 out of 53.7560975609756095 out of 5 (3.76)
5 Stars: 9
4 Stars: 16
3 Stars: 14
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 (2.00)
5 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 0
Story: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 (3.00)
5 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 1
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Write a Review
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    — Michael Ta, 3/15/2014
  • 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 loved this book. Has alot of statistics. Interesting information. "

    — Danniell, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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 was much more detailed than I expected, but still a good read - lots to learn. I found their research quite interesting. I'm not trying to go out and get rich quick, which is good, beacause this book confirms the attitudes of hard working and saving. "

    — Kristy, 2/19/2014
  • 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

    " Spectacular read! "

    — Annette, 2/1/2014
  • 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

    " Interesting and revealing to read. I got this book from my Dad when I was a junior in college - along with a note urging me to continue my practice of giving 10% of my income to charitable causes and 15% towards retirement. I still use and recall the things this book taught. "

    — JoAnn, 1/30/2014
  • 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

    " everyone should read this book at least once... "

    — kc, 1/26/2014
  • 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 is a rather interesting look into how millionaire's are actually made. That the people you think are millionaires, since they look the part, aren't actually. "

    — Alyson, 1/26/2014
  • 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

    " Liked the book, but unfortunately it didn't spur me on to that pot of gold. Read it when it was on the NYT Bestsellers list. "

    — towner77, 1/20/2014
  • 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

    " Should be required reading for grade school students. Loved it! "

    — Chrisanne, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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 good description with a lot of supporting data about how the wealthy live and behave. On the whole, the book seemed a bit academic for my taste. "

    — Jay, 1/3/2014
  • 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 thought this book was interesting but very redundant. There were too many numbers and statistics involved for my liking. What I did learn is that I am a pretty frugal person which is one of the main characteristics of people who are millionaires. Maybe someday! "

    — Naiyana, 12/24/2013
  • 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

    " A good read. I guess I should have married my high school sweetheart - then I'd be rich! Lots of relevent information gathered from a marketing standpoint, and tweaked to show successful financial traits of some people. "

    — Jim, 12/24/2013
  • 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

    " an interesting look into the minds and lifestyles of most millionaires - contrary to the way they're portrayed in the media. however, it was a book filled with too many numbers and stats that made it a bit boring at times. it's also outdated - published in '96. "

    — Harrisbetrue, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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

    " Interesting statistics that paint a real world picture of your every day millionaire - it is far from the caviar eating, permanently holidaying ideal the media would have us believe. "

    — Polina, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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 doesn't make it sound like any fun to have money. "

    — Mary, 12/17/2013
  • 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

    " Lots of good information and things to think about. Keeping up with the Joneses is so 2008. "

    — Stephanie, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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

    " Information was a little dated as far as facts and figures, but the concepts remain the same. Interesting to see how wealth is or is not passed down in families. "

    — Holly, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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

    " Confirmed what I've always believed about the habits of the wealthy. My penny pinching may pay off yet! :) "

    — Becky, 9/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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

    " Pretty basic - but message is good - save, use cash, and don't overspend. "

    — Donovan, 8/30/2013
  • 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

    " Makes that status more human and real "

    — Jim, 6/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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

    " my dad made me read this one... "

    — Kristin, 5/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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

    " Good, interesting, won't pick it up again. "

    — Dustin, 1/17/2013
  • 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 recommend all newlyweds read this book. "

    — Tania, 10/14/2012
  • 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

    " The research about how people become millionaires is very interesting. This book has helpful insights about attitudes toward money. "

    — Laverne, 9/5/2012
  • 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

    " Explains how salf made millionaire's really work. "

    — Preet, 8/17/2012
  • 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

    " This has been our financial bible for years. (Actually, Mike would love to give this as a wedding present, and it really is that valuable.) It is easy to understand and apply. I can't recomend it more for someone looking to chart their financial course. "

    — Keersten, 7/30/2012
  • 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

    " An excellent book on money. IT is not about how to get rich or how to make money, but it does tell you a lot of things that if you pay attention will aid you with your money. The average millionaire is frugle, blue collar, and saves. But these is so much more to it than that. "

    — Cordell, 7/24/2012
  • 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

    " Despite being a bit dated, I found this to be highly intriguing - it's definitely given me some new financial goals to strive for. "

    — Laura, 7/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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

    " Amazing to find out what millionaire's actually life live, oppose to what we assume the live like. "

    — Dave, 7/4/2012
  • 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

    " Basically you can't go wrong by living way below your means. "

    — Flat, 1/13/2012
  • 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 would recommend this book. "

    — Ben, 12/25/2011
  • 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

    " There are basically 2 ways to generate wealth...1-Live within your means, or 2-Increase your means. This one is about living within your means. It's a good read. "

    — Lane, 11/26/2011
  • 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

    " Good insight, lots of statistics though. "

    — Michelle, 5/24/2011
  • 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

    " Commonsense information that is a great refresher. The stats were very interesting. "

    — Rachel, 5/10/2011
  • 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

    " This book is awesome for anyone interested in becoming a millionaire by living simply. You really don't have to have a huge income to reach your goals. "

    — Anna, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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 had to read this one for school. (I don't know that I would have picked it up otherwise) For a required reading I thought was interesting and insightful. "

    — Natalie, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 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

    " Just a bunch of correlations and anecdotes. Not sure why this book was so well reviewed. "

    — Jeffrey, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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

    " Very illuinating. Turns lots of preconceived notions about what millionaires "look like" on their heads and offers some interesting data to back it up. Kind of dry and slow at times (I skimmed a lot of charts), but worth a look. "

    — Cynthia, 4/24/2011
  • 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

    " Everyone can learn something from reading this book. It dispels a lot of myths about wealthy people. "

    — Gina, 4/19/2011
  • 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

    " Simply put - A very good common-sense book on how to live frugally and within your means. Don't overspend on material objects. Be responsible for yourself. Save and invest your money. <br/> <br/> "

    — Kathy, 4/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 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

    " Pretty standard stuff about establishing wealth by spending less than you earn. Super repetitive, but isn't that what this kind of nonfiction is all about? "

    — Monica, 4/10/2011

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.