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Title: Sex Money Kiss by Gene Simmons ISBN: 1893224864 Publisher: New Millenium Pr Pub. Date: June, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.89
Rating: 2
Summary: Financial "How-to" made very simple
Comment: A sort of "how-to" book, written in the larger-than-life, laughably shamelessly self-agrandizing Gene Simmons way familiar to anyone who's seen him on TV. I suppose you'd call Gene a stark realist: his advice is to look out for yourself at all times, work hard, make lots of money, and never put yourself in a position where money will be forcibly taken from you. Thus, don't get married if you're a man (but do if you're a woman, because alimony is your ticket to riches). Gene's views on the sexes can fairly be described as primitive: men aren't meant to hold or nurture babies, men are meant to go out and hunt and kill, men's sperms "shoot in a billion directions" so they aren't wired for monogamy, etc etc - all the typical "nature not nurture" arguments, if overly simplified. Gene's views on this subject are doubtlessly skewed by his father having abandoned his family when he was young. On the other hand, a pre-nup is probably a good idea. In any case, his advice on money is at times on target (live at about half your earning potential, work hard, don't take vacations, save up for emergencies, pay cash when you can and don't get strung out on credit and financing needlessly, work at the hobby you love in addition to a paying job). Some of it is a bit disconnected from the real world: how can the average person pay cash for their first house or car? Some people *need* credit, as crippling as interest rates may be. He also seems to think that most working people can simply opt to work weekends "at double or triple rates" - sorry, Gene; most companies are as cheap as you and deny workers overtime at all costs. I suppose this is book will serve as self-help for very young people, the kind who max out on seven credit cards before they realize they actually have to *pay* for all that stuff... but for semi-intelligent people, this book isn't a "how-to," just mildly interesting for its self-aggrandizing American dream, rags to riches story, as well as its light, humorous style (some humor unintentional). And I guess KISS's fans will forgive Gene for bragging about how he charges them needlessly inflated prices (that he makes up on a whim) for KISS memorabilia.
Rating: 4
Summary: Ego-Thy Name is Gene $immons
Comment: After reading "Sex Money Kiss" it is obvious that Gene Simmons enjoyed writing this book even more than his autobiography "Kiss and Make-Up." The writing is much looser and feels more natural than his rather stiff auto. As a result, "Sex Money Kiss" becomes more illuminating and informative as to who Mr. Tongue is as a whole person.
I'm able to come to a better conclusion about him and that conclusion is is that although he is very smart in terms of handling money,he is a control freak with overtones of meglomania and extremism in his pursuit of money. This is evident in the deals he makes with companies like Marvel Comics. He demands the lion's share of profits with little or no financial investment on his part while sticking others with the bill and no way to recoup or make a profit for themselves. He trademarks everything in sight. His status as a rock star ensures that no woman will make any demands in exchange for her body. Perhaps sadder, is that these people continue to act this way FOR HIM. This is as close as it gets when people say "you've made a deal with the devil."
One problem with the book itself is that Gene doesn't go in depth with his friendship with Paul Stanley. He doesn't describe the dynamics of their relationship with any real clarity. He also doesn't give any reasons for the behaviors of Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. Maybe he doesn't know (or want to).
He's very insightful, but this book reveals more about Gene Simmons than he may have intended.
Rating: 2
Summary: NO BASIS IN REALITY
Comment: Good advice but most of it not realistic. Example; Work 7 days a week and don't take vacations till you're wealthy. If you do take vacations, you're loser. Uh Gene's, ever heard of burn out? Most Psychologists will tell you your advice is waaaaaayyyy off base. The only reason I'm giving this 2 stars I s as usual, Gene was entertaining and did make some good points.
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Title:Symphony: Alive IV [Limited Deluxe Edition] ASIN: B0000A1REK Publisher: Sanctuary Pub. Date: 22 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $27.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $24.99 |
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Title: KISS: Behind the Mask: The Official Authorized Biography by Ken David/Sharp Leaf ISBN: 0446530735 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title:Kiss - Symphony: The DVD ASIN: B0000ARSSI Publisher: Bmg Distribution (VI Pub. Date: 09 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $25.49 |
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Title: Kiss: The Early Years by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Waring Abbott ISBN: 0609810286 Publisher: Three Rivers Press Pub. Date: 26 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Kiss and Make-Up by Gene Simmons, Crown Publishing ISBN: 060960855X Publisher: Crown Publishing Group Pub. Date: 04 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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