The Big Short
Inside the Doomsday Machine
Michael Lewis
This must-read book is a gripping exposé on the real story behind the financial meltdown. Michael Lewis crafts a compelling narrative through a cast of unlikely heroes, shedding light on the bizarre and secretive world of bond and real estate derivative markets. With a balance of indignation and dark humor, this #1 New York Times bestseller is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand how this crisis came to be.
Publish Date
2015-11-16T00:00:00.000Z
2015-11-16T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2010
Goodreads Rating
4.3
ISBN
9780393353150
Categories
Recommendations
3
Recommendations
2013-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
Michael Lewis’s ability to boil down the most complicated subjects is like a magic trick. You can’t believe your eyes. He takes on important issues — from the 2008 Wall Street crash in The Big Short to parenting in Home Game - and breaks them down to their deepest truths. His combination of an extraordinary analytical mind and a deep understanding of human nature allows him to weave together data and events to offer a fresh and insightful narrative. Whatever the topic, the result is always compelling and even thrilling. I am in awe of him. – source