The early printings of this book are impossible to find. Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.
A writer of articles in the 1950’s and 1960, many for the New Yorker, the author intelligently and thoughtfully steps through 12 events, one per chapter.Įvery chapter gives a view on equally fascinating subjects which round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers. This book makes you feel as though you’re sitting at the knee of your grandfather, listening to wise recollections. John Brooks’ 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.
Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. 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. This business classic written by long-time New Yorker contributor John Brooks is an insightful and engaging you-are-there look into corporate and financial life in America, and now having been re-released in digital format, you can experience the enchanting tales on the ‘small screen’.įrom Wall Street to Main Street, John Brooks, brings to life in vivid fashion twelve classic and timeless tales of corporate and financial life in America.
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