Filthy Rich

Thank you, Manoj and Maria, for sharing with such disarming honesty. This very human story of the search for riches draws you in right from the start and will resonate with many who are exploring questions of life and faith. Filthy Rich beautifully bears testimony to God’s gentle yet persistent invitation to each one of us to come and find our peace and purpose in Him. It also shows us that it is often only in hindsight that we come to see the traces of the God who has been with us all along. This is a wonderful book to read and it is also a great gift to give; I would encourage you to do both!

This story is an amazing account of the difference Jesus makes. Manoj has seen his whole life turned around, and this book gives me great hope for many of my friends too. Buy it, read it, and pass it on to others. I pray this book will impact many more lives through its hopeful, authentic and profound message.

Manoj Raithatha has a fascinating story dealing with wealth, poverty, faith and leadership. He tells his story with honesty and skill, and is a voice well worth listening to.

I find the autobiographies I’ve most enjoyed get me inside the author’s head – you are there, feeling them think, getting to know them, connecting with, in this case, Kenya, relationships, faith, teachers, the deals, The Daily Telegraph, the Rich List, the crunch of 2008, hospitals and Soul Survivor. And then you begin to ask, Who is behind the big picture in this life and is He at work in my life in the same way?

I have found this story to be both gripping and emotionally moving. It’s a no-holds-barred account of the power of the cross to save and restore. I couldn’t put the book down once I started it. A great resource tool for those who have no faith, those exploring a deeper meaning to life, and even longstanding believers. I will be recommending it to many Christian business people I know and giving it as a gift to those who are not yet followers of Christ. This is a true rags-to-riches, to true riches story!

This is an open and honest story of one man’s search for happiness. Believing financial wealth will deliver the contentment and security he craves, Manoj pursues money with all his strength. But after experiencing dizzying highs and devastating lows he finally comes to realise that true happiness can only be found in relationship with God.

Manoj’s story told in this book is one of total transformation, and it is undeniably moving, with both the ups and downs in his life so far pointing to the goodness of God. It makes you feel like he’s telling you his story in person, over a meal perhaps. It is easy to read and clearly highlights how he grappled with some big questions that we can all identify with at some stage of our lives. What makes it particularly powerful is the vulnerability with which he chooses to share his story, making you realise that he can't boast in anything other than the God whom he now serves so wholeheartedly.

This is an extraordinary story compellingly told. Spanning three continents, touching on themes of identity, family, money and loss, Manoj invites us, out of the honesty and humour of his own experience, to reflect on what isn’t important in life, what really does matter, and the choices we make between the two. Filthy Rich won’t take you long to read, but you won’t forget it in a hurry.

Manoj’s journey to faith is fascinating: relational break-ups, major property deals, panic attacks, the supernatural… His book shows that God can not only change our past but also give us an exciting future!

Filthy Rich provides us with an amazingly encouraging account of a life turned around by a powerful encounter with Jesus. This is a book to read and enjoy but then to give away to a friend or neighbour and pray it will impact them.

Wow – an impacting and life-transforming story. Manoj’s life ambition is to ardently pursue money, yet he ends up encountering and embracing God. He describes what happened with a high degree of transparency and humility. In my opinion, this is an authentic, life-changing story, one that I will recommend for everyone to read, digest, ponder on and learn from. I truly believe it will have a lasting eternal impact on all who find the time to read this amazing story.