In “The 50th Law,” rapper and actor 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) joins forces with Robert Greene, bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, to write a street-smart guide to living life on your own terms. Drawing on the wisdom they’ve acquired from their own personal experiences – as well as stories from historical icons such as Sun Tzu, Socrates, Churchill and Ali – 50 Cent and Greene offer up a powerful paradigm for success: embrace risk, never give up control or be afraid to seize opportunity when it comes knocking. “The 50th Law” is a thoroughly engaging read that will help you become a more powerful.
For who is this book for ?
“The 50th Law” is a book that can help anyone become more successful in their life. The wisdom and advice provided in this book are essential for those looking to improve their career, relationships, finances or overall well-being.
Pros :
- 50 Cent is a successful rapper and actor who offers his insights on how to be successful.
- The book is based on the wisdom of historical icons such as Sun Tzu, Socrates, Churchill and Ali.
- “The 50th Law” is a thoroughly engaging read that will help you become a more powerful individual.
Cons :
- The 50th Law is repetitive in parts, and at times feels more like a self-help guide than a street-smart advice book.
- Some readers may not feel connected to 50 Cent or Greene’s backgrounds or experiences enough to apply their lessons.
- The writing style can be dense and difficult to follow at points.
Learn more about the author
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is an American rapper, actor and entrepreneur. In 2003, he released his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. He has since sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and won several awards, including a Grammy Award. 50 Cent also established himself as one of the world’s foremost businesspeople; his interests include beveragealcoholismarketingand musicproduction.Robert Greene is a keynote speaker on strategy and power whose books have been translated into 27 languages. His international bestseller The 48 Laws of Power has been published in 20 countries and was named by Esquire Magazine as one of the ”75 Books Every Man Should Read.” He is also the author of The Art of seduction, Mastery and 33 Strategies Of War.
Reader Reviews
“50 Cent is one of the most successful businessmen in America and Robert Greene has written some of the bestselling books on power ever. Together, they are a formidable team with much to teach about life.”
“The 50th Law”
“This book is not just about 50 Cent. It’s a life manual for creating success no matter who you are or what your field of endeavor may be.”
“This book is about gaining power and control in your life. 50 Cent and Robert Greene write about the strategies they have used to become successful.”