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Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street

Name: Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street
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Book Synopsis: The bestselling and hilarious book that blew the doors off Wall Street's boardrooms and introduced the world to the writing of Michael Lewis. In this shrewd and wickedly funny book, Michael Lewis describes an astonishing era and his own rake's progress through a powerful investment bank. From an unlikely beginning (art history at Princeton?) he rose in two short years from Salomon Brothers trainee to Geek (the lowest form of life on the trading floor) to Big Swinging Dick, the most dangerous beast in the jungle, a bond salesman who could turn over millions of dollars' worth of doubtful bonds with just one call.

With the eye and ear of a born storyteller, Michael Lewis shows us how things really worked on Wall Street. In the Salomon training program a roomful of aspirants is stunned speechless by the vitriolic profanity of the Human Piranha; out on the trading floor, bond traders throw telephones at the heads of underlings and Salomon chairman Gutfreund challenges his chief trader to a hand of liar's poker for one million dollars; around the world in London, Tokyo, and New York, bright young men like Michael Lewis, connected by telephones and computer terminals, swap gross jokes and find retail buyers for the staggering debt of individual companies or whole countries.

The bond traders, wearing greed and ambition and badges of honor, might well have swaggered straight from the pages of Bonfire of the Vanities. But for all their outrageous behavior, they were in fact presiding over enormous changes in the world economy. Lewis's job, simply described, was to transfer money, in the form of bonds, from those outside America who saved to those inside America who consumed. In doing so, he generated tens of millions of dollars for Salomon Brothers, and earned for himself a ringside seat on the greatest financial spectacle of the decade: the leveraging of America.

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Looking for a thrilling read that will both entertain and enlighten? Look no further than "Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street" by Michael Lewis. This best-selling book will take you on a rollercoaster journey through the chaotic world of Wall Street, as Lewis recounts his own personal rise through the ranks of a powerful investment bank. Written with sharp wit and hilarious anecdotes, this book offers a unique and insider perspective on the inner workings of the financial industry.

In "Liar's Poker," Lewis pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of bond trading, where greed and ambition reign supreme. From his humble beginnings as an art history major at Princeton, Lewis quickly climbs the corporate ladder, going from a lowly trainee to a formidable bond salesman known as the "Big Swinging Dick." This captivating tale is filled with larger-than-life characters, shocking revelations, and a healthy dose of profanity that will keep you glued to the pages.

But "Liar's Poker" is not just a wild ride through the excesses of Wall Street. It also provides valuable insights into the global economy and the seismic changes that were taking place during that era. Lewis's role as a bond trader allowed him to witness firsthand the leveraging of America and the transformation of the world economy. Through his clever storytelling, he sheds light on the intricate web of financial transactions and the impact they had on both individuals and nations across the globe.

If you're looking for a book that combines entertainment, education, and a dash of scandal, "Liar's Poker" is the perfect choice. With its unforgettable characters, gripping narrative, and unparalleled insights, it's a must-read for anyone interested in the world of finance or simply looking for a captivating story. Don't miss out on this classic. Get your copy of "Liar's Poker" today and join Michael Lewis on his extraordinary journey through Wall Street.

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