
Richistan
A Journey Through the American Wealth Boom and the Lives of the New Rich
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Robert Frank
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Richistan is like the best travel writing, full of colorful and interesting stories providing insights into exotic locales. Robert Frank has been loitering on the docks of yacht marinas, pestering his way into charity balls, and schmoozing with real-estate agents selling mega-houses to capture the story of the 21st century's nouveau riche.
As Robert Frank reveals, there is not one Richistan but three: Lower, Middle, and Upper, each of which has its own levels and distinctions of wealth: the haves and the have-mores. The influence of Richistan and the Richistanis extends well beyond the almost ten million households that make up its population, as the nonstop quest for status and an insatiable demand for luxury goods reshapes the entire American economy.
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- Andy
- 07-14-07
awash in dough
Vibrant overview of today's wealth culture, from the wannabees to those who have made it. Entertaining as well as informative, with a narrator that is very easy to listen to.
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- Darrell
- 03-31-24
I'd love to see an update
This came out in 2007-2008 long before Trump who is mentioned in the book became president and changed how we see the country, politics and money in general. During the COVID-19 crisis all economy is depending on people staying at home got bigger and the owners got richer, I'd love to hear Mr. Franks take on the post covid America and the state of Richstan now.
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- Adam A. Galas
- 02-21-25
very entertaining
I loved it! A fascinating look at my future! I can't recommend it more! truly exceptional.
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- Bruce in Pittsburgh
- 02-01-23
More money, different problems
This book points out the blatant and inherent problems caused by wealth accumulation, living with excess and the fears associated with sustaining the subsequent lifestyle cheated therein. An interesting insight into the “problems” of the super rich… and the industries born to prop up their existence.
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- Kenneth
- 07-15-07
Enjoyable Read
I wouldn't exactly call it essential reading, but it does describe one of the effects of globalization on American culture. American workers who can be replaced by Chinese are becoming increasingly less valuable, while American entrepreneurs who develop products for the global market are able to generate considerable wealth. This book shows the reader how an emerging class of newly rich Americans is developing a distinctive way of life within the larger American culture.
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- ken Wheeler
- 09-12-07
Who Knew?
Who knew there was that much wealth around? This book was loaned to me by a member of, I will guess, Lower Richistan and I had to buy it.
I work in a resort community for wealthy people and I have long wondered where they all come from, how they got there and how do you describe the rich since they are obviously not all rich to the same degree.
I love the writer's take on this. I also like the fact that he shows the generosity of the wealthy and how their wealth creates monetarily and emotionally satisfying jobs for working class people like me who know how to provide good service.
This could really help people understand wealth beyond the "us and them" portrayal in the media in general.
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- William Milz
- 03-16-08
Required reading before you spend your $600 rebate
Great picture to describe the "privileged class" in vivid terms. Robert Frank continues his explanation of the growing inequality in our country, by explaining the gap arising within the "Nation of Richistan" itself! I was led to a moment of sympathy for the 1/5 of lower Richistanis who had to spend their entire annual income in a fruitless attempt to keep up with their betters. Since I was listening to this book while driving, I could feel the pathos in narrator Dick Hill's voice as he describes the problem facing Richistani's as they queue up for dock space for their yacht, or even more when they have to wait for takeoff clearance on a friday evening flight on their private jet. Our faith is restored when we are told how one Richistani daughter's wish for her birthday is to fly commercial, "so she can see what the inside of an airport terminal looks like". Hill's narration adds a cheerful tone to this Robert Frank contribution. Helps paint a clearer picture of the real difference between the two Americas; one that no local or national politician seems to recognize.
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- PeppyD
- 07-01-07
The rich aren't like us
The super rich are truly not like us. Richistan explains how and why. The premise of the book is that the super rich live in their own insular world of household managers, executive chefs, nannies, private jets, multiple vacation homes, and yatchs. Richistan offers a candid examination of how a new generation of Americans have become super wealthy as well as how they spend their newly found riches.
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- Wade T. Brooks
- 06-25-12
Interesting Book
Interesting. I would like to see an addendum/update/v2.0 with the aftermath of the 2008/9 market meltdown and the effect that had on the different groups in this study.
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- Marc
- 07-30-19
an amazing look into the life of the super rich.
although the amount of money has greatly increased since this book was written a lot of the principles throughout it are still effective including the rise and fall of wealth. I recommend it for anyone who becomes suddenly wealthy.
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