Compassionate Capitalism : People Helping People Help Themselves
by Richard M. Devos, Rich Devos
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7 of 8 people found the following review
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A Book The Country Should Read, June 8, 1999
Reviewer: A reader from
This book was written by one of the most prominent businessmen in the world. He and his
partner started with just an idea, as with many other large corporations we are familiar
with, and turned it into one of the only debt free companies in the U.S.. Producing
billions of annual revenue. Rich Devos has a huge heart and he is more generous than most,
for he is willing to share with the world what beliefs and habits put him into the
positions that he is at now. Rich Devos has been able to help millions of people find
hope and rekindle their dreams by using a direct selling method that many other companies
alike can only wish they had. This book has great stories about success and failure alike,
for one does not come without the other. If you are looking for a book with strong
principles and beliefs then this is the book for you. I would recommend it to anyone
building an Amway business or not, simply because of what it will teach. This book will
make you feel proud to be in a FREE country and make you think "why am I not doing my
part to help out?"
3 of 4 people found the following review
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A wonderful insight on Capitalism, January 3, 1999
Reviewer: A reader from
We should require our children to read this book. True success is about being an uplifter
of others. You don't start a business and build it to be worth over $7 billion (debt free)
and not know a thing or two about success. This book is a practical guide to make your
life a successful one.
1 of 1 people found the following review
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Definitely worth buying (and reading), July 27, 2000
Reviewer: Owen
Hughes (see more about me) from
I am not involved in Amway (Rich de Vos sure is!), nor am I an ardent Christian (I believe
Rich de Vos is), yet I have no hesitation in recommending this book. I suppose I'm always
on the lookout for new ways of doing things and new ways of thinking. "Compassionate
Capitalism" provides some real meat for a hungry world in need of just that - new
ideas. Economics is a complicated field (so I've been told - I'm no expert), yet Rich de
Vos has managed to demystify it, at least as far as this reader is concerned. His ideas
seem to be free of any real political ties or religious taints (religion doesn't enter
into the book at all) - he seems just to be genuinely interested in people (I wish I
couldn't hear the sneers, but unfortunately I do). I also admire him as an American.
Goodness knows America has the driving force and energy to influence the whole of this
world one way or another, but it doesn't really seem to have the will (nor, perhaps, the
imagination) to do anything really creative (sure they have introduced fuel efficient
motors - a relative concept at the best of times - but have you seen the size of the 1999
and 2000 models? ). So learning that there are ideas out there which do not just mean more
of the same, and bigger and meaner (whether from the auto industry or the rest of the
military-industrial complex) is somewhat reassuring.
One thing I'm sure of: every American (those who can read) should digest this book. It
doesn't try to convert. It simply tries (very well) to make sense out of the current
madness.
2 of 2 people found the following review
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An excellent book by one of America's foremost businessmen., March 16,
1999
Reviewer: advaughan @hotmail.com from
As the founder of Amway Corporation, the world's largest and most successful
direct-selling organization, Rich DeVos is uniquely qualified to comment on a new way of
seeing the world of business. Mr. DeVos is a highly respected person of impeccable
character whose message of freedom and hope is becoming more acceptable to business
leaders worldwide. The DeVos and Van Andel (co-founder of Amway) families have quietly
become two of the wealthiest and influential families in America today. Their philosophies
of fulfilling financial obligations to one's family, friends, charities, etc, through
helping others achieve their goals is refreshing. Although not an active Amway Distributor
myself, I can't help but marvel at the number of media-driven attacks on Amway
Corporation. This company, through the vision of both it's founders and distributors, is
THE model for today's company attempting to balance an innovative spirit with corporate
and social responsibility. This privately-held, debt-free, multibillion dollar corporation
has put billions of dollars into the pockets of hard working people worldwide. As a
corporate executive, I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants a glimpse into the life
of a man whose company stands on the forefront of the business world heading into the next
millennium.
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