Money Matters: How Money Connects and Divides Us

Money Matters: How Money Connects and Divides Us is not just a book about finance. It is a bold and engaging journey through the emotional, psychological, and sociopolitical landscapes shaped by the most powerful tool of human civilization: money. In a world where money is often reduced to numbers on a screen or coins in a pocket, this book asks deeper questions: How does money define relationships? Why does it breed both connection and conflict? Can we ever truly be free from its grip? Blending real-life anecdotes, cultural analysis, and sharp philosophical insight, Money Matters unveils the hidden mechanics behind our everyday transactions. From childhood lessons on allowance to family feuds over inheritance, from workplace politics to global inequality, author Borna Ahadi exposes the silent influence money exerts on our values, choices, and identity. You will explore: Why financial insecurity leads to emotional insecurity How money becomes a symbol of love, power, guilt, and control The toxic myths of meritocracy and the illusion of "equal opportunity" What capitalism has done to our social fabric—and what it hasn't Why some friendships collapse over splitting the bill How to talk about money in relationships without shame or judgment The spiritual side of giving, saving, and spending This book doesn't preach financial advice—it reveals the stories, tensions, and ideologies hiding inside the way we use money. It is as much about the bank account as it is about the heart. Whether you're a high achiever questioning your net worth, a young adult navigating student debt, a parent raising the next generation, or simply someone who wants to understand why money feels so personal—Money Matters will shift the way you see every dollar you spend or save. Written in a raw, conversational, and deeply human tone, Borna Ahadi invites you to question the hidden agreements you have with money and challenges you to build a healthier, more conscious relationship with it. Praise for the Book "A wake-up call for anyone who believes money is just a tool. This book will change the way you talk, think, and feel about wealth." —Readers' Voice Review "Money Matters should be mandatory reading for every teenager, couple, and corporate leader. It's not about how to get rich, but how money already rules our lives—for better or worse." —The Book Forum This is not just a book. This is a mirror. And money is already staring back at you. Perfect for readers of The Psychology of Money, Happy Money, Dollars and Sense, and Your Money or Your Life, this is the next must-read in the conversation about financial meaning in modern life. Grab your copy today and start your journey toward financial self-awareness, one honest chapter at a time.