Amherst College

The Opposite of Spoiled
by Ron Lieber '93

New York Times columnist Lieber makes a strong argument that money is something that children notice and talk about. . . . Lieber's easygoing style will encourage parents to raise a new generation that's both confident and compassionate. - Publishers Weekly

• Listen to a conversation about the book between Ron Lieber and Catherine Newman '90.
• Read a review and excerpt.
• Learn more about the author.
• Visit Amherst Reads on Goodreads and start a discussion.

In the spirit of Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman's Nurture Shock, New York Times "Your Money" columnist Ron Lieber delivers a taboo-shattering manifesto that explains how talking openly to children about money can help parents raise modest, patient, grounded young adults who are financially wise beyond their years.

For Ron Lieber, a personal finance columnist and father, good parenting means talking about money with our kids. Children are hyper-aware of money, and they have scores of questions about its nuances. But when parents shy away from the topic, they lose a tremendous opportunity--not just to model the basic financial behaviors that are increasingly important for young adults but also to imprint lessons about what the family truly values.

• Hungry for France by Alexander Lobrano '77
• The Gentleman Bat by Abraham Schroeder '01
• John William Ward: An American Idealist by Kim Townsend, Emeritus Professor of English
• The Partisan Divide by Tom Davis '71

Amherst Reads is an online bookclub that connects alumni, students, faculty members, parents and friends to the intellectual life of the college. Each month a new book by an Amherst author is featured, providing excerpts, exclusive audio interviews, discussion questions and more. And through its online catalog, Amherst Reads also makes it easy to search for books by Amherst alumni and faculty. Enjoy!

Suggest a Book to Amherst Reads We are always on the look-out for publications by Amherst authors. If you know of a book or author not in our catalog, please let us know! Suggest a book »

Join Amherst Reads on Goodreads Start a discussion, create an event or find out what your classmates are reading through the Amherst Goodreads group. Join now »

The Common - Amherst's Literary Journal The Common is an award-winning print and online literary magazine based at Amherst College that publishes essays, short stories, poetry, and images with a strong sense of place. In our first three years, we've published work by established and emerging writers from around the globe, including many Amherst alumni. Subscribe now »

Search the Amherst Reads Catalog Browse more than 1400 titles in the Amherst Reads Catalog to find books by alumni and faculty authors. Search Catalog »

Send Us Your Feedback » We'd love to hear what you think of Amherst Reads.