The art, misconceptions and mystery of Investing

This novel attempts to simplify and de-mystify investing for working people. It is probably more accurately described as 'creative non-fiction. It's primary objective is to challenge the reader to take responsibility for their own retirement, and begin a systematic plan of saving and investing.// The main character, John Durant, is a CFO for a local engineering company. He make's it his personal mission to spread the word that anyone with determination, reasonable intellengence, a few key principals and rules can be a successful investor.//Does he succeed? With some yes and others no.

• Chapter 1 - The author explains the motivation surrounding the writing of this essay as a novel. Edited Dec. 2, 2007"This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 2 - John reacts negatively to the investing presentation made at the Rotary Club by a Merrill Lynch broker "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 3 - John delivers the first part of the "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 4 - John completes his presentation answering the "WHY" question of investing "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 5 - John presents the first installment of "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 6 - John presents the second installment on the "HOW" to investing "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 7 - John meets with the Parish Concil to discuss their investments "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 8 - John stuns the Parish Concil and Father Mark "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 9 - John continues his second installment of the "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 10 - John continues his second installment of the "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 11 - John reviews the many questions from the Rotary Club & and his in-laws arrive for a visit "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 12 - John and family have dinner with Mrs. Robinson & John Jr. has the thrill of his young life "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 13 - John reviews the principles and rules & begins to answer questions submitted "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 14 - John finishes his last presentation to the Rotary Club. "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 15 - John faces a disaster at work "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 16 - John prepares for first meeting with Mrs. Robinson & John and John Jr. go duck hunting "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 17 - John meets with Mrs. Robinson and her second-cousin-once removed &John Jr.'s horse-back-riding skills "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 18 - John explains his analysis and is shocked by Mrs. Ralston's revelation of her son-in-law's exploitation. "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 19 - The ladies pressure John to take on the management of their financial affairs "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 20 - Sam gives in to the Deputy Director of the NH Highway Department "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 21 - John shares his fight with Sam & John's football team plays the best in the league "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 22 - John wows Jackie with his retirement tracking spreedsheet. "This novel attempts to simp..."
• Chapter 23 - A horsebacking riding experience"John, Jackie and John Jr. h..."
• Chapter 24 - John receives an offer from the ladies"This chapter is a turning p..."