God is My Broker: A Monk-Tycoon Reveals the 7 1/2 Laws of Spiritual and Financial Growth - Softcover

This is a remarkable story. The author, a failed, alcoholic Wall Street trader, had retreated to a monastery which was failing. The walls were crumbling. The roof was leaking. The monks were on food stamps. An ancient order was about to go belly-up. Then, one fateful day, Brother Ty decided to let God be his broker - and not only saved the monastery but discovered the 7 1/2 Laws of Spiritual and Financial Growth . Until now, Brother Ty's 7 1/2 Laws have been available only to a select few. His secret techniques have been used by: -87 percent of America's billionaires -28 recent Academy Award winners -Over half the recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize -No members of the U.S. Congress. Now for the first time, Brother Ty reveals the business tips that made his brothers the envy of Wall Street, such as: -As long as God knows the truth, it doesn't matter what you tell your customers -Money is God's way of saying 'Thanks!' -Money won't make you happy unless you spend it -He who casts the first stone usually wins Fine, but can the Laws help you? Before you buy this book, ask yourself these questions: -Would I like to be guaranteed a place in heaven? -If God offered to manage my investments for a one-time fee of 12.99 - with no commissions! - would I tell Him, No thanks, I'd rather spend the money on another Dilbert book? -Have I ever bought a book by Deepak Chopra, Anthony Robbins, or Stephen Covey - only to find that my life still stinks? Congratulations! You're asking excellent questions. If you've answered Yes! to any of these, don't waste another minute. Head straight to the cash register. It's time to let go and let God.be your broker!

Brother Ty lives at the monastery of Cana in Upstate New York. Christopher Buckley is the bestselling author of Wry Martinis, Thank You for Smoking, and The White House Mess. John Tierney is a staff writer and columnist for The New York Times Magazine.