Book Note

What is a Book Note?
A book note, like a book review, briefly describes the content, method, and theory of the featured book. Its primary purpose is to inform potential readers about what the author has set out to do in the book. The reviewer should be as clear and concise as possible, aiming to adequately cover the necessary information in no more than 400 words.

General Guidelines for Writing a Book Note
A book note should include two to three sentences covering each of nine points. The first five points should be as objective as possible and include

• The focus of the book
• The goals of the book
• The author’s basic arguments
• The style the author uses to present arguments
• The authors targeted readership

The second half of the book note, however, can and–even should–allow for the reviewer’s own opinion and evaluation of the book, answering questions like

• Does the author succeed in the goals outlines by the reviewer?
• Why or why isn’t the book innovative or otherwise noteworthy?
• Are there inconsistencies in the author’s arguments
• Is the book well written?

Excerpt from a Sample Book Note
“In The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth, co-authors Robert G. Allen and Mark Victor Hansen share their secrets to achieving extraordinary wealth and success. The book focuses on a proven system for building and maintaining wealth and presents it in a revolutionary way: the two-in-one book. The left-hand pages teach the principles, thought patterns, and techniques used by thousands of millionaires across the country; the right-hand pages use a fictional story to illustrate how these principles can be applied to real life situations. This book is intended for anyone who is interested in becoming truly wealthy, not just rich-interested in becoming an Enlightened Millionaire™.

“The One Minute Millionaire is an exceptional read that manages to both entertain and instruct. As the authors provide extensive personal experience and share time-tested money making strategies, readers gain the knowledge, skills, and desire to become successful in their financial and personal lives.”

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If you’re interested in building your wealth and heading down the path to becoming an Enlightened Millionaire™, find out more about the book, and accompanying training sessions at the One Minute Millionaire website.