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The Secret Life of Money: How Money Can Be Food for the Soul
by Tad Crawford
This compelling blend of psychology and economics delves into ancient tales and modern events to lift the veil surrounding money. From King Midas to the credit card, the book uncovers the sources of our firmly rooted and unexamined assumptions about money.
Winner of the Body, Mind, Spirit l997 Award of Excellence as one of l996's outstanding books in print.
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Reviews
"Tad Crawford explores the deep hold this medium of exchange has upon our identity, desires, and actions. He believes that money speaks to us of our ability to be fruitful in the world.' Crawford . . . locates money's genesis in ancient fertility rituals and sacrifices. Using stories such as Rapunzel, 'A Christmas Carol', and The Wizard of Oz,' the author examines the spiritual meanings of hoarding, inheritance, debt, credit cards, the stock market, and consumer society. THE SECRET LIFE OF MONEY is a fascinating read that unspools this subject as it relates to self-understanding, inner riches, relationship, and community."
—Frederic Brussat Values & Visions Magazine
"The author uses history, mythology, folklore, and psychology to reveal the ways in which monetary concerns can affect us. He is an excellent weaver of tales, and his compelling style makes this book fascinating reading. From ancient myths to modern illustrations, Crawford reveals the ways in which money can impact our lives both for good and for evil. By dispelling illusions about money, he brilliantly guides us toward the values that are most true for us."
—Small Press Magazine
"THE SECRET LIFE OF MONEY . . . explores the symbols of money. Psychology blends with economic insights in this fine presentation."
—The Bookwatch
"THE SECRET LIFE OF MONEY is an absorbing exploration into the history and nature of money."
—Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin, authors of Your Money or Your Life
"An insightful examination of the kind of cultural lore we all need in order to discover a new attitude toward money."
—Jacob Needleman, author of Money and the Meaning of Life
"THE SECRET LIFE OF MONEY showcases Tad Crawford's ability to tell a good story, make a point, and weave it all around the history of money. This book will surprise you with how much you can learn in such a pleasant way."
—L. William Seidman, author of Full Faith and Credit and chief commentator on CNBC-TV
"Tad Crawford has written an ingenious and instructive book that explores the hidden meaning of money in our psychological, emotional, and communal lives. THE SECRET LIFE OF MONEY is not a book that will make you rich, but it may make you wise."
—Peter Baida, author of Poor Richard's Legacy: American Business Values from Benjamin Franklin to Donald Trump
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