As the manager of the spectacularly-performing funds, she has since authored a pair of well-received books. Geared towards a younger audience, Essence to Earn explains many business basics, while Money Making Stocks makes the case for the benefits of self-directed investing. Not to be outdone, Money Making Stocks focuses on the process used for picking winning stocks. Both books preach a common-sense approach, insisting that individual investors who conduct thorough due diligence can invest just like the experts.