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I just can't understand all of the glowing reviews. This is one the worst books on personal finance I've ever read. First of all Ramsey's writing style is very pedestrian and preachy. The book is peppered with people's stories about how their lives were changed after reading this book, these stories read like advertisements for the book. It's as if he knew that the book is mediocre, so to enhance its value he included praises for it. After reading 20+ success stories, the reader finally surrenders and starts to believe that it is indeed very substantial advice. Another unpleasant aspect of this book is Ramsey's constant reference to the Bible and God. One of the more ridiculous parts of the book is his story about his Jaguar, and how after recovering from his financial difficulty he managed to buy it again and this is all because God wanted it that way. This is an exact quote from Total Money Makeover: "I have a challenge for you. Are you ready to take on the guy or gal in your mirror? If you are, you are ready to win. I rediscovered God's and Grandma's simple way of handling money." If this rhetoric appeals to you then you'll be satisfied. This book has a cultish undertone, a little disturbing considering the great following of readers. There is absolutely nothing new in this book, all of it was stated many many many times before in several other books and online articles. I guess Ramsey figured out some marketing formula which works, however, that doesn't necessarily equal good material.