Book Review: "The Baron Son"
THE
BARON SON: VADE MECUM 7
By Vicky Therese Davis, William R. Patterson, and D. Marques
Patton
Long & Silverman Publishing, Inc.
ISBN - 159575375
Today it seems nearly impossible to open a newspaper without
finding a story of corruption, cover-ups, or ethical lapses in
judgment from prominent figures in positions of authority. With
corporate and political scandal rampant and executives headed to
jail in record numbers, the unbridled pursuit of wealth and
abusive use of power are no longer options. Now, as an
instrument of change, Bestselling co-authors Vicky Therese
Davis, William R. Patterson, and D. Marques Patton step forward
to present their new book, The Baron
Son, as a revolutionary road map to ethically guide
leaders and remake America's organizations.
After completing The Baron Son, I found it to be as
promised, a challenging and insightful work with a life-changing
power. For those with no interest in the subject of leadership,
not to worry, the teachings of The Baron Son reach far
beyond the genre, adeptly covering such areas as building
wealth, entrepreneurship, marketing and salesmanship to name a
few.
The Baron Son is an instructional tale that reveals the
wealth-building secrets of an oil merchant who through a string
of successes and failures becomes the richest man the world has
ever known. Having started from nothing, this wealthy Baron uses
his life as the blueprint for the ethical attainment of riches
both in material and non-material form. With many unexpected
twists and turns, the story alone makes for a fascinating read,
but the valuable leadership, financial, and business lessons
formed into 11 "Supreme Principles" propel the book into an
entirely different realm. Its archaic style is reminiscent of
such classic works as The Richest Man in Babylon by
George Clayson or The Greatest Salesman In The World by
Og Mandino. In my opinion however, the story and depth of
content in The Baron Son easily surpass both earlier
books.
The authors do an excellent job of weaving their insights on a
number of pertinent and diverse topics into a colorful and
inspiring story. There are countless ideas that entrepreneurs
will benefit from whether they are starting a new business or
growing an existing enterprise. Investors will also notice
subtle points that can help them improve their returns and avoid
bad investments. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, there is
a clear road map for ethical leaders to help them direct their
actions with vision, integrity, and passion to create the
greatest value for all those they serve. Recent history has
proven this to be a lost ideal.
As with all things, there will be some people who will not
appreciate the book or realize that they are the ones that need
it most, but for those individuals with creative vision, there
will be no limit to what he or she can achieve through its
teachings. It is one of those few unique works that will reveal
a new understanding each time it is opened. A book of wisdom for
all seasons of life, The Baron
Son truly is, as the authors would say, one of the
"Seedlings of Empires."
Rating: 5 Stars