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Three titans of finance predicted the current economic crisis several years ago, but their warnings went unheeded. A New York Times bestselling author distills the wisdom of all three. Throughout the violent financial disruptions of the past several years, three men have stood out as beacons of judgment and wisdom: Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Paul Volcker. Though their experiences and styles vary—Buffett is the canny stock-market investor, Soros the reader of shifting global tides in trade and currencies, Volcker the regulator and governor, sheriff and clean-up crew—they have very much in common. All three men have more than 50 years of deep involvement in markets. All are skeptical of Wall Street frenzies. They believe that markets tend to be right, but usually only over the medium term. Today, all three are key economic advisors to President Obama. With the benefit of his own deep understanding of markets and finance, Morris brilliantly analyzes the records of these men, distils their wisdom and experience, and argues for the importance of consistent values in navigating the treacherous terrain of today's globalized world.
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"Enjoyed the book, although this is one I should have read in hard copy rather than an audio book, due to the complexity of the financial jargon."
— Ron (4 out of 5 stars)
The Sages Listener Reviews
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" A churned out book as simple as a senior thesis. Subjects are lauded as virtually flawless; economics is treated as a joke. Not enough substance to back up any of these points. But you will learn a little something about each figure, so the book as some value as a quick read. "
— Brian, 6/5/2013 -
" Pretty good outline of biographies of Warren Buffet, George Soros, Paul Volcker.<br/>I like the author's conclusion of the book "
— Jose, 4/15/2011 -
" A churned out book as simple as a senior thesis. Subjects are lauded as virtually flawless; economics is treated as a joke. Not enough substance to back up any of these points. But you will learn a little something about each figure, so the book as some value as a quick read. "
— Brian, 9/14/2010
About Charles R. Morris
Charles R. Morris has written a dozen books, including The Coming Global Boom, a New York Times Notable Book of 1990; The Tycoons, a Barron’s Best Book of 2005; and The Trillion Dollar Meltdown, a New York Times bestseller. He is a lawyer and former investment banker, and his articles and reviews have appeared in many publications, including the Atlantic, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal.
About Sean Runnette
Sean Runnette, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, has also directed and produced more than two hundred audiobooks, including several Audie Award winners. He is a member of the American Repertory Theater company and has toured the United States and internationally with ART and Mabou Mines. His television and film appearances include Two If by Sea, Cop Land, Sex and the City, Law & Order, the award-winning film Easter, and numerous commercials.