September 15, 2014
"I truly believe money is God made visible." The author of Prince Charming Isn't Coming places a high value on money and financial success, as well she should. Born into money as the daughter of Richard Bloch, co-founder of H&R Block, Stanny only grasped her own financial ignorance when, early in her marriage, she realized her husband was a gambling addict. Determined to take charge of her life and help other women do the same, she started a career counseling firm, The Career Management Center. But her life truly changed after she experienced a vision while attending a friend's church and subsequently discovered the popular Christian self-help text A Course in Miracles. Stanny's thoughtful, rich guide to achieving prosperity and peace draws heavily on that earlier book, but with the decided twist of promoting power and agency to female readers. Women are up against a lot, as Stanny points out. In her words, truly powerful women are those who have attained "sacred success," which allows them to help others and create a meaningful life. Higher-minded than your average financial guide, this smart, cogent book emphasizes doing God's work while also attaining power, integrity, and personal accountability. The only question is whether or not it will reach a broader audience than just existing Course in Miracles devotees.