Ben Stein Books

Nixon is portrayed as a complex figure, blending his political triumphs and failures with his personal life as a devoted family man and friend. The author argues for Nixon's effectiveness as a president and peacemaker, while also exploring his relationship with Ben Stein, revealing insights into Stein's own background, including his upbringing and career evolution. This dual exploration offers a unique perspective on both Nixon's legacy and the author's personal journey through significant historical contexts.

       How Successful People Win is a serious self-help book using as its central metaphor the life of the cowboy and his behavior as he leaves his bunkhouse. Based upon a lifetime of observation of the successful and how they got that way, Ben Stein suggests that you imitate the determination, inner mobility, activity, flexibility—and the refusal to indulge in self-pity—of the cowboy in order to get what you want out of life.        The idea is that if you never indulge in making excuses, refuse to let other people’s hangups get in your way, and move deliberately toward clearly thought-out goals, you will get where you want to go. Just as the cowboy refuses to allow himself to get sidetracked by trivia, so can you refuse to allow life’s inevitable challenges and distractions mar your own success and happiness. The choice is yours.

Ben Stein offers a blend of humor and insight on various aspects of life, including love, money, and politics, drawing from his experiences as an economist and commentator. This collection of his Newsmax DREEMZ columns presents his passionate opinions on topics such as the pitfalls of government overreach, the importance of family, and the value of gratitude towards servicemen and women. With a focus on living a fulfilling life, Stein emphasizes personal responsibility and the necessity of maintaining a positive outlook in the face of societal challenges.