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1. M. A. Plus
   5.10.2010

   I’ve been reading some of these how-to books about inventing, more for advice about the creative thinking involved than for all the legal minutiae about getting the patent and trying to sell your invention to a company.

   Kanbar supplied me with some information I can use about the former, but I don’t find the rest of his book all that valuable. The description of his medical inventions is potentially instructional, but his nonpatentable “invention” of the multiplex theater, and his story about creating SKYY vodka, tell more about his entrepreneurialism than his process of inventive reasoning. And do people really need to be drinking more vodka, now that Kanbar has marketed a variety that doesn’t cause hangovers?

   I’m looking for books which describe the finding of effective solutions to problems as an end in itself, not as a means to make a fortune (though the money could certainly come in handy!). This book doesn’t meet my needs, and may not meet the needs of others with similar goals.
   Rating: 3 / 5
2. Anonymous
   5.10.2010

   I flew through this book. Very easy to read (because my grandmother could read this type without her glasses). Very educational for beginners. Kanbar shares some wonderful stories to illustrate his points on inventing. He dishes out some great advice – that I plan on following. At the back of the book he graciously gives the reader many sources for every phase of the process.

   I’m very surprised that this book doesn’t have SKYY Vodka on the cover & and the BallsOff Brush on the back!! Since I don’t know much about the subject, I really don’t know what he left out – but for some reason I felt he was holding back the good stuff & skimming over the top.

   Thanks Maurice, this was a good introduction to the world of inventing.
   Rating: 4 / 5
3. Steve M. Potter
   5.10.2010

   Kanbar spills all his secrets about how to be successful at inventing, where ‘inventing’ means more than just coming up with a gadget idea. He goes into great detail about marketing, naming, patent rules, etc, in a personable style. Sometimes, I got tired of hearing him blow his own horn, or plug his products, but I forgive him. That is what he does for a living, and he can’t stop. The back has useful legal forms, and many refs to useful books and web sites. My favorite part was about how you must look around you and see problems as opportunities. Thanks, Scott!
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. R.Guzman
   5.10.2010

   This book is a refreshing and crisp read brimming with solid, practical, and note-worthy information. Mr. Kanbar helps us to avoid common and costly mistakes while teaching us how to become a keen strategic planner.

   His delivery of these lessons is smooth, appealing, and non-complex. Moreover,the contact information provided both throughout the book and in the appendix will be of interest to any inventor.

   Overall, this is an enjoyable read packed with plenty of palatable substance that won’t leave your head aching in morning.
   
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. Anonymous
   5.10.2010

   With the huge profits Rich Dad and Millionaire Mind series are creating, authors seem to be more worried in leaving readers with an I-need-more-information feeling, rather than actually sharing their secrets. Kanbar’s book, written allegedly for charity purposes, truly shares the secrets of his wealth. That is, the exact moment when a common person hits the jackpot and becomes a millionaire.
   
   The book makes the patenting process feel more attainable if you’re not an engineer or a scientist. And more importantly, gives you several pathways you can follow once you secure your idea, from entrepreneurship to licensing.
   
   All in all, one of the most stimulating, grounded books I have reached in this don’t-give-all authors era.
   Rating: 5 / 5

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