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The Story of Money: The Journey From Shells and Shekels to Bills and Bitcoin Paperback – September 23, 2021

by Sean Cover (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
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Money - How does it work? And why does it matter?

Have you ever really thought about money and how it works? Most of us don't. But money affects everything around us.

The Story of Money is a look at the past, present, and future of money. Sharing his expertise, Sean Cover shows us that many of today's major political issues can be traced back to how our system of money works, including the rise in income inequality over the last 50 years and the skyrocketing cost of healthcare and college tuition.

First, The Story of Money explores the lessons from money's history. This frames the discussion of how modern money works and how it affects everyday life in more ways than we realize. From there, we look to the future, and see how money will continue to evolve in the years to come.

From the way we spend our days working to earn it, to the way we acquire everything we own by spending it, there is no escaping that money is the catalyst that drives the entire world.

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    276 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    September 23, 2021
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1737341603
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1737341604
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sean Cover (September 23, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1737341603
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1737341604
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Sean does a great job at explaining the past, present, and future of money.
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Sean does a great job at explaining the past, present, and future of money.
Unbelievably well written. Sean does a great job at explaining the past, present, and future of money. This also makes a wonderful gift. The hardcover has such a nice feel and look to it. A great addition to any library.
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S. Cover
5.0 out of 5 stars Found the book fascinating!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021
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Who knew the story of money could be very interesting? It turns out I didn't know anything about how money developed. You just assume it was always as it is today, but that's not true. I found the chapters on the history of money quite illuminating. But the book also explains "modern money" and the problems with it, like that you can print infinite amounts of it. That's not good. The book also includes an introduction to new money like bitcoin and digital central bank currencies, which are just coming out. All in all, an informative book and a very good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
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This book should be incorporated into all education curriculums as mandatory reading. The author breaks down a complex topic so simply, in an easy to understand manner and maintains reader engagement throughout. We place so much importance on money in everyday life decisions big and small, without really knowing what it is. I’d recommend this book to anyone that wants to learn about the impact money has had on our lives and where it’ll take us as the future continues to evolve.
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Pablo
5.0 out of 5 stars This book should be a mandatory read in schools
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022
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Just finished this mf. Honestly should be a mandatory read in high school. Why no country teaches people about finances? Why is it tribal knowledge? Why is this knowledge so available to rich people and not at all to the people who need this knowledge the most? I guess it could actually disrupt the economy of we all learn how to use money. Excellent read.
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Mike M
5.0 out of 5 stars Sean does a great job at explaining the past, present, and future of money.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
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Unbelievably well written. Sean does a great job at explaining the past, present, and future of money. This also makes a wonderful gift. The hardcover has such a nice feel and look to it. A great addition to any library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sean does a great job at explaining the past, present, and future of money.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
Unbelievably well written. Sean does a great job at explaining the past, present, and future of money. This also makes a wonderful gift. The hardcover has such a nice feel and look to it. A great addition to any library.
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Jon Hodl
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book About Money...Ever
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022
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This is the best book about the history of money that I have ever read.

I recommend this to anyone and everyone I know who wants to know more about money and its history.
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Andrew Fauver
5.0 out of 5 stars must read
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2022
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Definitely a must read for anyone and everyone. Learning about money is very important and needed right now. Worth the money.
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Gregory Spowart
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
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I loved the book. A wonderful review of the history of money leading to Bitcoin and why it is a superior form of money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Should be required reading in schools
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
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It’s easy to follow and is exactly what it says it is.
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