Adventure Capitalist

The Ultimate Road Trip

De: Jim Rogers

Narrado por: Paul Boehmer

It's the ultimate road trip. Legendary investor Jim Rogers and his fiancee travel to 116 countries in a custom-built, four-wheel-drive, bright yellow Mercedes. Over three years, they make their way through war zones, are guarded by military convoys, observe a 50-million-person pilgrimage, eat disgusting food, put the car on barges for transport between countries, and have their lives threatened at every turn. As well as describing his adventures, Rogers has plenty to say about the economies and roads he encounters on his journey. (Naturally, he's driven on the best roads and the worst.) With his keen financial acumen, he picks out those countries with the highest prospective economic success and which ones are headed for disaster. All in all, a wonderful trip.©2003 Beeland Interest, Inc. (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Rogers' insightful commentary on the political and historical topography of these diverse countries cuts through stereotypes to give us a glimpse of the world the way it really is, for better or worse. This is a gutsy travelogue adventure from a guy who shoots straight from the hip, and it really hits the mark." (Booklist)

Pure Bliss

What an amazing way to learn about the world. I am grateful to have remained open-minded throughout the entire reading.

A must for rich digital nomads

Usually people travel to places searching for touristic places, but in this book he also talks about the economics of the places and how to make money there. Great book, and I cant wait to read investment biker - his other book about traveling!

Mixed Bag

As has been noted in previous reviews, the author does not seem to be lacking in self-confident (and self-serving) pronouncements, which I found quite tiresome. The reader of this version does make some rather odd choices in pronunciation and faux-accents. But here's the thing-- once you get past the annoying aspects of this audiobook (and they are many), there's some interesting stuff here told from a perspective which was new to me. While I don't agree with some of the author's political views, I do trust that he understands something about investing and has an interesting economic viewpoint from which he evaluates different countries. As an anthropologist myself, I would have liked to have seen more cultural details and less facile renderings of history and customs. Still, it made me think and learn-- which is always appreciated. You may be better off getting the abridged version however, which is read by the author rather than the hired narrator for the unabridged version.

Not what I was expecting

This book was recommended and seemed like it was very fitting. Although I did not connect with the story very well.

Inspiring with so much wonderful knowledge

The book takes you around the world and through the the US, sharing life experiences and international history and financial knowledge. An amazing and wonderful read.

Economic and Travel Tips

Though I did not agree with many of his opinions I liked the story and excellent narrative on dealing with Guberment officials as well as the NGOs

Much more interesting than expected!

After initial bragging I found his travels interesting and informative. I'm sure his children will benefit from his education.

New Perspective

A very entertaining audiobook. One of the ones you just hate to turn off - and hate to see end. I came away with more of an understanding of global economics, cultures, and politics than through years of classes - and enjoying every minute of the trip. I would love, like Jim Rogers, to "retire" early and travel the world. But, in the meantime, this book requires a lot less planning - and is far less expensive.

Entertaining... if you can get past the errors

I agree with Timothy (below), the jerk reading this thing applies bizarre (usually Italian-esque) accents to everything, mispronounces so many proper nouns it disgusts me, and there are a few geographical/factual errors by the author. Still, it's interesting to see overland travel from an unusual (investment) perspective, rather than foreign correspondents or politicians or backpackers. It was impossible to 'put down', even if his wealth is embarassing and kind of revolting... and his condescending portrayal of his fiancee->wife shocking. Recommended as a guilty pleasure.

Excellent

Around the world with one of the greatest investor from WallStreet, what else can you ask for? Excellent book to enlarge your view of international affairs and reality.