More Than Money: True Stories of People Who Learned Life's Ultimate Lesson

by Neil Cavuto

Neil Cavuto's world was turning in his joining the nascent Fox News Channel in 1996, he was set to establish himself as one of business journalism's most important players. Ten years after being diagnosed with cancer, though, misfortune touched him He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. As those closest to him -- and many he didn't even know -- gathered to offer their support, Cavuto became attuned at the same time to the stories of others in the business world who had struggled with serious obstacles of their own. Now, in More Than Money , he offers portraits of the many people who have motivated and inspired him -- and whose stories can inspire us all. The men and women Cavuto profiles have faced setbacks of all kinds -- from illness to catastrophic acts of God. But every one of them has gone on to achieve great things in spite of the odds -- reclaiming their own lives, and, just as important, taking time out to better the lives of others along the way. Among Cavuto's

Throughout, Cavuto weaves their stories and countless others into a compelling, uplifting tribute to the human spirit and the attributes that help us triumph over the obstacles, big and small, that life puts in our way. Moving, sincere, and wise, More Than Money reaffirms that true wealth is measured not by the sprawl of our bank accounts, but by the grace in our hearts.

Genres: Self Help, Business, Biography

290 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Sandra McLeod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. Cavuto has done an excellent job of profiling well-known people who have responded to their devastating ordeals with unselfish courage and personal integrity--people who became stronger, better people in the process. Their ordeals brought out the best in them and they, in turn, brought out the best in others. This is a book about the indomitability of the human spirit and, as a cancer survivor myself, I found myself identifying with many of these people. Suffering is universal but how we respond to our suffering makes all the difference, and the people profiled in this book are great role models for all of us.

[Chuck · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an inspired book. Had no idea Neil Cavuto had so many health issues but what a therapeutic way to help deal with it, write a book highlighting men and women in business who have faced and overcome all types of challenges.

Recommend this highly. Thanks for writing this.

[Jenni Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stories. I'm really enjoying it.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great collection of inspirational stories from people who have gone through terrible tragedies and not only came through them but used their experience to help others.

[Martin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Neil, but this book of short character sketches of people he admires, often because they overcame tragedy, didn't move me.

[Dan Charnas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although in general I liked the book and can appreciate the reasons for the author's selection of heroes about whom to write, I found the stories and the associated messages to be repetitive. In my opinion, and I apologize if this seems cold, the author could have had a better book if he had chosen to write more about fewer heroes.
For this reason, I found many passages to be difficult to get through -perhaps because of the emotions that the author kept stirring up over and over in me about the terrible disease of cancer that afflicted many of his heroes.
I love Neil Cavuto's tv programs, and I have enormous respect for his toughness both as a Hodgkin's Disease survivor and for continuing to manage his MS in the public eye. However, I feel this book could have been even more poignant and touching than it was with better editing.

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book starts out great-tells how sucessful people either overcame horrible tragedies or great odds to realize success on different terms-but then goes into an ass-kissing session about Roger Ailes, his boss at Fox News. I read the book a while ago, and the section about Ailes just leaves a bad tase regarding the entire book.

Although the section of Ailes is bad, I did enjoy the book leading up to that point..and also continued to realize that being a square peg can lead to greater things.

[Patty · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is one of those rare books that I just couldn't slog through to the end. I admitted defeat.
The writing is okay, the stories in the beginning were inspirational but have become more mediocre, the author rambles on and on and the editing is awful. I don't know how a proofreader could miss so many grammatical errors.
I'm sure this book will appeal to some people but I've found far better inspirational stories that didn't bore me to tears and leave me feeling annoyed.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A motivational book that shows how resilient people can be when faced with adversity. Makes you realize that you shouldn't sweat the small stuff, but when faced with adversity, you can fight back in ways that help others.

[Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stories about those who had to make comebacks in life and business

[Chris Balthrop]

Truly Inspiring stories in this book.

[Mike · Rating 2 out of 5]

nice stories about good people, but it just got a little dry and monotonous as a book.