<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth</em> examines the hidden impact of wealth on identity, relationships, and sense of place in the world. In addition to telling her story, the author interviewed 11 women and included their voices to add different perspectives. At a time when income inequality is a huge problem and money is a taboo subject even among those closest to us, <em>We Need to Talk</em> aims to start a conversation that demystifies wealth and inspires us to connect.</strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>When Jennifer Risher joined Microsoft in 1991, she met her husband, and with him became an extra-lucky beneficiary of the dot-com boom. By their early thirties, they had tens of millions of dollars. Today, there are millions of people like her. Jennifer's thought-provoking, personal story includes the voices of others in her demographic and explores the hidden impact of wealth on identity, relationships, and sense of place in the world. At a time when income inequality is a huge problem, our country's economic system is broken, and money is still a taboo subject even among those closest to us, this engaging, introspective memoir is essential reading: a catalyst for conversation that demystifies wealth and inspires us to connect.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>An enlightening, deeply personal story written with introspection and grace, <em>We Need to Talk </em>explores how financial success impacts friendships, children, charity, and family. You need to read this book.<br> <strong>--Scott Cook, co-founder of Intuit and member of the Giving Pledge</strong></p> <p/><p>Too often we either envy or disparage the wealthy. Rarely do we think about them as 'just like us.' But in this heartfelt memoir, Risher walks us through both the advantages and the challenges that wealth cultivates. Ultimately, as she says, 'We are all ninety-nine percent the same.' In a particularly divided country, it is helpful to be reminded of the fact that most of our needs and aspirations--for security, for health, for connection, and for love--are the same regardless of our bank account.<br><strong>--Madeline Levine, PhD, author of <em>The Price of Privilege</em>, <em>Teach Your Children Well</em>, and <em>Ready or Not</em></strong></p> <p/><p>"I devoured this book! Risher tells a compelling story and opens a crucial conversation about how those at the top feel about their wealth."<br><strong>--Rachel Sherman, Professor of Sociology at The New School and author of<em> Uneasy Street</em></strong></p> <p/><p>"In an era of income inequality, her book, which offers discussion questions about money and wealth throughout, offers a starting point for an uncomfortable subject of increasing importance to everyone...candid and topical."<br><strong>--Kirkus Reviews</strong></p> <p/><p>"Risher's aim is to start an honest conversation about a taboo topic...to 'demystify wealth.' She's cognizant that hers is just one of many perspectives, and she hopes others will add their viewpoints to the larger conversation."<br><strong>--Washington Independent Review of Books</strong></p> <p/><p>"Risher debuts with an unusual book. While numerous memoirists have shared their struggles with poverty, fewer authors have focused on the experience of rising to extreme wealth. An exciting look into the life of the privileged for curious readers." --<strong>Library Journal</strong></p> <p/><p>"The Challenges of the Newly Rich: Facing Judgment and Finding Their Way"-- Forbes, November 2, 2020</p> <p/><p>"In 'We Need to Talk, ' Jennifer Risher starts a candid conversation About Wealth" -- San Francisco Chronicle, September 23, 2020</p> <p/><p>"Four Questions to Help Demystify Your Relationship With Money", <strong><em>The New York Times</em>, Wealth Matters by Paul Sullivan</strong>, September 11, 2020</p> <p/><p>"Wrestling With Wealth" -- Psychology Today, May 2020</p><p><br></p> <p/><p><strong>Guest on the following podcasts: </strong></p> <br><li>Crazy Money Podcast</li><br><li>Stacking Benjamins Podcast</li><br><li>The Development Debrief with Kathryn Van Sickle.</li><br><li>UBS On Air: Conversations</li><br><li>Working Wife Happy Life podcast</li><br><li>So Money with Farnoosh Torabi</li><li>Wells Fargo Conversations</li><li>Exceptional Advisor Podcast</li><br><p></p><p>Guest writer for the National Center for Family Philanthropy</p><br>