COMMENTS BY READERS"This book provides an education in investing, for those who want to take control of their own money. You'll learn how to choose stocks for your own self-directed portfolio. A software program is also available, free, with the purchase of this book.... Ian MacDonald will show you how to choose 20 stocks for your portfolio, each yielding at least 6% in annual income. The income from your chosen stocks will provide a comfortable retirement. This is more than just another self-help book. It can be a lifesaver."...ALLAN***"...some great advice and very easy to follow....The school system should make it a mandatory read by at the least grade ten or twelve. Chapter 11 is worth the price many times over as a life lesson for young folks. I wish I had seen chapter 4 many years ago...You must be a very patient man to have researched and written chapters 13 to 16.....WAYNE***"...This book is great.... Thank you for the great insight!"......GENE***...."My son has bought your book on my recommendation as I am helping him get his savings and investing in better order. "...WAYNE***....I find your approach to investing pragmatic and easy to follow....GENE****************************************...I have not put your book down I since started reading it...ANDREW***"...I am already a DIY investor ... and will use your scoring system to double check against my current stock picks.... I'm interested to apply the scoring to my US stocks."...GORDON***...Finally, I have found the way to reorganize my investments... It fits my investing style and goals perfectly. I have been a self directed dividend/growth/value investor for the last 5 years after bailing out of advised management provided by various firms since about 1998...."..ROBERT***"... I was trying to find an adviser who could review my portfolio and provide self guidance. I found that most advisers are either Asset Under Management, Brokers, Insurance or Annuity salesmen. They either charge a big fee to manage or upfront fee to purchase an insurance or annuity policy. I found a few people online who really want to educate people. Here are a few I follow: Paul Merriman, Chris Pedersen, Michael Kitces, Roger Whitney and now Ian MacDonald!...RON***...'I purchased this excellent guide in January 2020 (appropriately enough! since your book makes the investor see better) ....DAVID***.... your book as a dividend investor it makes a lot of sense....BOB***INCOME AND WEALTH FROM SELF DIRECTED INVESTING- Want a st