Business Adventures by John Brooks

Business Adventures by John Brooks

Business Adventures remains the best business book I ve ever read. Bill Gates, The Wall Street Journal What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. Longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks s insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history repeats itself. Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers . . .Business Adventuresis truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.

John Brooks (1920-1993) was an award-winning writer best recognized for his work as a financial journalist for the New Yorker. He also wrote 10 nonfiction books about business and finance, including some critically acclaimed works about Wall Street and corporate America. Once in Golconda, The Go-Go Years, and Business Adventures are all considered classics. Brooks published three novels and wrote book reviews for Harper's Magazine and the New York Times Book Review, however he is most known for his financial articles.

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ISBN 13	9781497644892
ISBN 10	1497644895
Title	Business Adventures
Author	John Brooks
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Open Road Media
Year published	2014-08-12
Number of pages	400
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