John Hope Bryant

“Capitalism For All: Inclusive Economics and the Future-Proofing of America” (2026)

Discover how inclusive capitalism can restore American greatness and secure the nation's economic future for everyone

“Financial Literacy For All: Disrupt Poverty, Alleviate Struggle, and Realize Financial Security” (2024)

Former Vice-Chairman of the U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, John Hope Bryant, delivers an accessible and powerful resource for everyday Americans seeking to build a strong financial foundation. This book is an easy-to-read first step toward a fulfilling financial future, helping you understand your relationship to work and money, and a key component to untangling the surprisingly simple puzzle of personal finance.

“Up from Nothing” (2020)

American opportunity is not dead. Bestselling author and entrepreneur John Hope Bryant outlines the mindset and practices that will allow us to achieve the American Dream, no matter what our current circumstances are. Facing a challenging economy, too many Americans despair of improving their lives. But John Hope Bryant insists that America is still the Land of Opportunity. Up from Nothing revives the forgotten story of the American Dream. It's about our beginnings as a nation of go-getters who believed they were winners before they won. Using the inspiring story of his own rise from humble beginnings, and that of his parents and grandparents, Bryant shows how individually we can change our mindset from survivor to thriver to winner and move beyond just getting by or being financially independent to becoming wildly successful. Collectively, we need to become a nation of winners once again. By ensuring that every stakeholder in America has access to the Five Pillars of Success—massive education, financial literacy, strong family structure, self-esteem, and supportive role models—Bryant shows how we can fulfill the promise of America's greatness. But to do so, we must turn away from distractions—such as political in-fighting or racial and class divisions—and focus on what we can control. This is not a book of tips on how to get a better job or make more money. It's about adopting a new way of thinking that will do all that for us and more. Up from Nothing is the new (old) business plan to keep us winning as a country.

“The Memo: Five Rules For Your Economic Liberation” (2020)

True Power In This World Comes From Economic Independence, But Too Many People Have Too Much Month Left At The End Of Their Money. John Hope Bryant, Founder And Ceo Of Operation Hope, Illuminates The Path Toward Liberation That Is Hiding In Plain Sight. His Message Is Simple: The Supermajority Of People Who Live In Poverty, Whom Bryant Calls The Invisible Class, As Well As Millions In The Struggling Middle Class, Haven't Gotten The Memo--until Now. Building On His Personal Experience Of Rising Up From Economically Disadvantaged Circumstances And His Work With Operation Hope, Bryant Teaches Readers Five Rules That Lay The Foundation For Achieving Financial Freedom. He Emphasizes The Inseparable Connection Between Inner Capital (mindset, Relationships, Knowledge, And Spirit) And Outer Capital (financial Wealth And Property). If You Have Inner Capital, Bryant Writes, You Can Never Be Truly Poor. If You Lack Inner Capital, All The Money In The World Cannot Set You Free. Bryant Gives Readers Tools For Empowerment By Covering Everything From Achieving Basic Financial Literacy To Investing In Positive Relationships And Approaching Wealth With A Completely New Attitude. He Makes This Bold And Controversial Claim: Once You Have Satisfied Your Basic Sustenance Needs--food, Water, Health, And A Roof Over Your Head--poverty Has More To Do With Your Head Than Your Wallet. Bryant Wants To Restore Readers' Silver Rights, Giving Them The Ability To Succeed And Prosper No Matter What Very Real Roadblocks Society Puts In Their Way. We Have More Power Than We Realize, If Only We Can Recognize And Claim It. We Are Our First Capital, Bryant Writes. We Are The Ceos Of Our Own Lives.

“How the Poor Can Save Capitalism: Rebuilding the Path to the Middle Class” (2014)