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Editorial Reviews:

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Praise for THOU SHALL PROSPER

"Rabbi Daniel Lapin's wisdom has helped untold numbers of people, including me, grow in our business, family, and spiritual lives. In Thou Shall Prosper, Rabbi Lapin has done it again. This book tells it like it is in a helpful, honest, hopeful, informative way. He offers valid, useful information based on ancient wisdom and modern experience."
-Zig Ziglar, author and motivational teacher

"Is it practical to apply spiritual lessons to the hardheaded world of business? In this potentially life-changing book, Rabbi Daniel Lapin proves that it's impractical not to use those lessons-and to bring ancient, timeless wisdom to contemporary problems. This unique approach provides an organized, supremely useful view of the world, combining common sense and unexpected, even startling insight. No matter how successful or sophisticated you may be, this remarkable work will enrich your understanding of the important, exciting process of building wealth."
-Michael Medved, nationally syndicated radio host and author of Hollywood vs. America

"Rabbi Daniel Lapin is a light unto the nations. A risk-taking rabbi of immense wisdom, his books have already influenced countless Jews and non-Jews with the eternal truths of the Hebrew Bible. Now, in this highly insightful and controversial new book, Rabbi Lapin unearths the golden nuggets of Jewish business genius. By emphasizing the unique talents of the Jewish way of life, Rabbi Lapin demonstrates how Judaism's spiritual regimen can be translated into tangible material rewards, with the bottom line being directly affected. A thoroughly engaging, enriching, and thought-provoking book."
-Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, author of Kosher Sex and Judaism for Everyone

"Rabbi Lapin is an unorthodox Orthodox rabbi. He understands the Biblical nature of economic freedom as well as he understands the Bible: uniquely well. Prosperity must have a purpose and Rabbi Lapin explores the wellsprings of the Judeo-Christian heritage to elucidate those purposes. In so doing, he also illuminates the road to greater prosperity for all. I really enjoyed this book and I heartily recommend it to people of all faiths."
-The Honorable Jack Kemp

Customer Reviews: Read 32 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Thou Shall Prosper December 30, 2008
Excellent book. Great information. Practical. Interesting information on Jewish history and world view. Expands on Christian history as well.

5 out of 5 stars

A Winner December 30, 2008
Rabbi Daniel Lapin has written a very insightful book that shares the successful attitudes and elements of business and financial prosperity. The origin of the wisdom and practical knowledge is Jewish traditional teaching and scripture. This is an outstanding read. I highly recommend it to anyone wishing to travel the path to better living.

5 out of 5 stars

Great book, terrible PW review December 16, 2008
Usually before I read a book I like to check out what people had to say about it on Amazon. This time I read the book first and then read the reviews. Though most of the customer reviews were positive, the Publishers Weekly review clearly was reviewing Rabbi Lapin himself without really addressing the validity of the ideas presented. The reviewer focuses on a comment addressing the nature of tenure (i.e., the fact that neither judges nor professors are accountable since they can't be fired) and uses it to make a comment on Lapin's supposed disdain for higher education. The reviewer continues to make snarky comments about the ideas presented in the book without saying whether they work or not. It would be nice once in a while to find a reviewer at PW who can put aside his or her own political views, especially while reviewing a decidedly non-political book.

Now, on to the book itself. Unlike other books on business, I felt that I had to read this one twice since there were so many good nuggets of information in each of the "Ten Commandments". If nothing else, it is worth getting the book just to read Lapin's spirited defense of business in general being good for society. His section on networking is also useful in emphasizing its importance in becoming successful.

A few minor criticisms: I myself am Jewish and though I appreciate that Rabbi Lapin wanted to present his ideas from a Jewish perspective, I felt like he was trying too hard to find an idea in Judaism to back up the points he was making. Most of these ideas could have been made just fine by themselves with only the occasional reference to a Biblical source. Too much Judaism can be a turn-off to the uninitiated. Also, within each "commandment" there are usually 3-5 ideas that really deserve their own chapter. The chapter titles do not necessarily reflect the content of each chapter. Better editing by the publisher is warranted here.

Overall, a great book that should be read by all people, Jewish or otherwise, who want to make money in business.

4 out of 5 stars

Audible not all there November 28, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I like this book very much and have even purchased a bound copy to make notes in. I used Audible to download the unabridged audio version of this book and learned on the last disk of the download the final segment of the book was not there. i was told by Audible that the final installment was not released by the author and there was nothing they could do to correct this. With a complete segment missing it's not quite unabridged.

4 out of 5 stars

It is important more then ever as we face these crazy times! To read this book October 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

The principles discussed in Thou Shall Prosper seem to stem from the wonderful Jewish culture and religion. Growing up as a young couple with a Jewish family it seemed they had understanding f these concepts or Commandments that include: Believe in the Dignity, Morality of Business, Do Not Pursue Perfection, and Know Your Money ect. It is important more then ever as we face these crazy times!

Devin Willis