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The Challenges of Wealth
Amy Domini, Dennis Pearne and Sharon Rich Homewood, IL: Dow Jones Irwin, 1988. A well-organized and anecdotal guide covering many aspects of how to come to terms with having wealth. It is currently out of print, but you can obtain information on getting a copy from: Dennis Pearne at 508-651-7707 or dpearne@aol.com.

The Experience of Inherited Wealth: A Social-Psychological Perspective
Joanie Bronfman UMI Dissertation Information Service, 1987. A painstaking, honest examination of how wealthy people experience their situation. It focuses on the psychological injuries of how they are treated at a young age and how the mistreatment plays into the perpetuation of the class system.

Inheritors and Work: The Search for Purpose
Barbara Blouin, Katherine Gibson and Margaret Kiersted Blacksburg, VA: The Inheritance Project/Trio Press, 1996. This essay explores how heirs can overcome the fear of being unable to support themselves and meet the challenge of developing a work ethic. To order contact: The Inheritance Project; http://www.inheritance-project.com

I've Known Rivers: Lives of Loss and Liberation
Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot New York: Penguin Books, 1994. Looks at the lives of six professional Black Americans, and their struggles to stay connected to their class and cultural roots.

Jews, Money and Social Responsibility: Developing a 'Torah of Money' for Contemporary Life
Lawrence Bush and Jeffrey Dekro Philadelphia, PA: The Shefa Fund, 1993. An exploration of the issues and uses of money through a Jewish lens.

The Legacy of Inherited Wealth: Interviews with Heirs Barbara Blouin, Katherine Gibson and Margaret Kiersted Blacksburg, VA: The Inheritance Project, 1995
Explores the emotional aspects of inheriting wealth. Seeks to break through the isolation that many inheritors feel and give readers a sense of community. To order contact: The Inheritance Project; http://www.inheritance-project.com

Money and the Meaning of Life
Jacob Needleman New York: Doubleday, 1991. A philosophical and historical exploration of the relationship between money and the search for spiritual understanding.

Money Harmony: Resolving Money Conflicts in Your Life and Relationships
Olivia Mellan New York: Walker, 1994. A wonderful resource not only on how to better understand challenging money dynamics in relationships, but also how to make them work better.

The Money Mirror: How Money Deflects Women's Dreams, Fears and Desires
Vicki Linder and Annette Lieberman New York: Allworth Press, 1996. A very readable, anecdotal guide for women of what underlies women's fears of money and how they have successfully overcome those fears.

More than Money
A quarterly newsletter dedicated to exploring the personal, political and spiritual impact of wealth in our lives. $45/year. Each issue focuses on a theme, e.g., "How Much Is Enough?", "Young and Wealthy," and "The Human Side of Investing." Filled with personal stories, humor, and articles. To order, contact: More than Money 226 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474; info@morethanmoney.org http://www.morethanmoney.org

The Seven Laws of Money
Michael Phillips New York: Random House, 1974. A philosophical and poetic discourse on the role of money in our lives and how to live lightly yet comfortably on the earth.

The Secret Life of Money: Teaching Tales of Spending, Receiving, Saving and Owing
Tad Crawford New York: Tarcher, 1994. Examines our habits, symbols and preoccupation with money from historical and mythological perspectives. The book interprets the psychology of hoarding, indebtedness, inheritance and the stock markets with the use of tales and lore.

Taking Charge of Our Money, Our Values and Our Lives, More than Money
A comprehensive guide to over 350 wealth and money-related publications and organizations. For ordering information, contact: More than Money, 226 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474; info@morethanmoney.org
http://www.morethanmoney.org

Warm Hearts and Cold Cash: The Intimate Dynamic of Families and Money
Marcia Millman New York: Free Press, 1991. Explores how money is used in families to express envy, guilt, attachment and other complex undercurrents of family life.