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We Need to Talk

A Memoir About Wealth

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We Need to Talk

By: Jennifer Risher
Narrated by: Erin Bennett
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When Jennifer Risher joined Microsoft in 1991, she met her husband and with him became an extra-lucky beneficiary of the dot-com boom. By their early 30s, they had tens of millions of dollars. Today, there are millions of people like her.

Jennifer’s thought-provoking, personal story includes the voices of others in her demographic and explores the hidden impact of wealth on identity, relationships, and sense of place in the world.

At a time when income inequality is a huge problem, our country’s economic system is broken, and money is still a taboo subject even among those closest to us, this engaging, introspective memoir is essential listening: a catalyst for conversation that demystifies wealth and inspires us to connect.

©2020 Jennifer Risher (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing Entertainment & Celebrities Women Celebrity Money Memoir
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I bought this book as I’ll be in a similar position to the author, hoping to glean some insight into the trappings of wealth. On that front, it has helped me. How to deal with family, requests from friends, and philanthropy.

The main drawback for this book is that the author isn’t likeable at all. Unable to think for herself, rigidly following her parents values right into her thirties and strictly adhering to gender norms. Her selfishness overwhelmed me, waiting until her networth was $40m before making a big deal of a charity contribution of 0.05% of her wealth. Oblivious to the horrific environmental impacts of private air travel, refurbishing houses and rooms every few years.

Make no mistake, this is not a woman to aspire to.

Interesting perspective on wealth

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I really appreciate the vulnerability and opened shown. Helped me to be more empathetic and better understand what it means to be wealthy and how to manage your resources.

A very revealing look into the life of the author.

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Good listen. Enjoyed it. But I’m just glad I ain’t rich and never will be. First world problems of a rich person. And the guilt of spending it.

We need to talk

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