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The above observations were offered to Acorn shareholders some time ago, but I believe them just as valid and vital today, and as relevant to Main Street investors as to Wall Streeters. Read the first page

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1.0 out of 5 stars Ralph Wagner explains how to invest in Ralph Wagner, Feb 13 2004

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Daniel Ginensky (Bet Shemesh Israel) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zebra In Lion Country: The Dean Of Small Cap Stocks Explains How To Invest In Small Rapidly Growin (Paperback)

The subtitle claims this book explains "how to invest in small rapidly growing companies".

Well, it turns out that, according to this book, the best way to accomplish this is to invest in small, rapidly growing companies. In all seriosness, there is almost no useful advice in this book about how to pick stocks.

What this book does explain, in extravagent detail, is why you should not pick stocks, you should use a mutual fund, and while we are on the subject, the Acorn fund (which is run by Ralph) has made lots of money. Also Acorn lost some money here and there, you shouldn't get the impression that the author is claiming infallability.

In all fairness, this was a fairly interesting read, and provided some good general insights into investing. But as far as useful insights into choosing small, rapidly growing companies, the reader is left with the impression that this can only be done by professionals. A legitimate viewpoint, except for the fact that this is exactly what the book promises (fraudulently, in my estimation) to explain how to do.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, Jan 18 2004

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guillermo nieto (madrid, madrid Spain) - See all my reviews

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One of the best books I've read in investing. I highly recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book by a great Fund Manager and a talented writer, May 17 2003

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Mr. Wanger's Book is probably the most honest, sensible, intelligent and realistic book written on investing. Reading this book helps you acquire the necessary logic, method, style, and discpline to use in order to succeed in the market for the long run. Thank you Mr. Wanger.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book by a great manager and a talented writer
Mr. Wanger's Book is probably the most honest, sensible, intelligent and realistic book written on investing. Read more

Published on Mar 15 2003 by nawar77

3.0 out of 5 stars A Zebra in Lion Country
The information within this book is worth knowing, but the majority of the information is either common knowledge or redundant examples. Read more

Published on Dec 11 2002 by irishpmk18