Cramer's New Book

Mr. Gekko said: "I noticed Jim Cramer has a new book being released in Jan. of '07. [URL="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416537902/sr=1-4/qid=1156645851/ref=sr_1_4/103-6607519-7667809?ie=UTF8&s=books"]Jim Cramer's Mad Money Handbook[/URL]"

Darren said: "My problem is the book is entertainment. You can't take Cramer seriously, can you?"

Mr. Gekko said: "[QUOTE=Darren]My problem is the book is entertainment. You can't take Cramer seriously, can you?[/QUOTE] Well, it all depends. If the book is purely a chronicle of his TV show then yes it's entertainment. If it is a sequel to "Real Money" then it's not. I don't completely depend on Cramer's opinion but, I do value it. As I've said in other threads, he's responsible for me playing the markets on my own. True, there is a real "entertainment" element present in his show. But, if it weren't for that element I wouldn't be a member of this board. His entertaining character got me hooked and the education followed. I'll continue to follow him as well as others in the business."

JAP said: "I get much more out of Cramer's radio show. The tv show seems ridiculous and is too over the top most of the time. I've tracked his picks and predictions over a 3 month period... he's only right about 50% of the time. I'm confident I can do better than that by simply looking at a chart."

Mr. Gekko said: "I don't follow his picks either. I've done just as well on my own if not better. I do give him credit for teaching me the basics though. And as for the radio show... well, it doesn't broadcast in my area. I'm moving to Tennessee soon... hopefully a station in Nashville broadcasts it."

Rickster said: "[QUOTE=Darren]My problem is the book is entertainment. You can't take Cramer seriously, can you?[/QUOTE] Well said. :D"

Ludemaster said: "if you want to listen to his radio show there is a streaming feed of it on his website..thestreet.com"

Mr. Gekko said: "[QUOTE=Ludemaster]if you want to listen to his radio show there is a streaming feed of it on his website..thestreet.com[/QUOTE] Well, I'm not moving to TN after all. But, it's good to know I can listen to his show online. Thanks!"