Richistan by Robert Frank: A look inside

About "Richistan" by Robert Frank

Richistan is a book by Robert Frank and takes a look at the rise of the super-rich in the United States. It also explores the small armies of domestic staff that billionaires use for Lifestyle Management: Assistants, Household Managers, etc.

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Look inside the book

Here is a look inside of the book:

Chapter 1: Butler Boot Camp -- Housetraining
Chapter 2: The Third Wave -- Entrepreneurs
Chapter 3: Making It -- Billionaire Life
Chapter 4: Living It -- Billionaire Lifestyle
Chapter 5: Losing It -- The Feat of Going Broke
Chapter 6: Barbarians in the Ballroom -- New Money

Chapter 7: Size Really Does Matter -- Superyachts
Chapter 8: Performance Philanthropy -- Giving
Chapter 9: Move Over -- The Political Kingmakers
Chapter 10: Worried Wealth -- More Money Problems
Chapter 11: Aristokids -- The Trust Fund Babies
Chapter 12: The Wealth Gap & the Future of the Rich

Richistan book review

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The New York Times reviewed the "Richistan" book. The Financial Times also chimed in about the content.

Richistan Book PDF

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There are several ways to read "Richistan" for free. The Internet Archive has digital copies on loan. Additionally, Amazon's Audible has copies. Finally, Google Play has a free audio book via YouTube.

Domestic staffing for the super-rich

Richistan mentions EstateJobs.com, Professional Domestic Services & Institute, and Starkey International Institute (AKA "Butler Boot Camp") by name. Because the super-rich have been exploding in numbers, they need armies of household staff to cater to their every need. Nannies, Household Managers, Butlers, and Personal Assistants are only the beginning.

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