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"Okay, so my title is a bit of a lie. My friend insisted that I borrow this book. As I recall, it's a fairly easy read. By that I mean that it's entertainment value was consistent. I don't remember ever wondering when a particular chapter would end. The downside is, of course, the content of the boo Read more...
Jesse Livermore: World's Greatest Stock Trader
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Jesse Livermore: World's Greatest Stock Trader
01/25/2011
I'd almost prefer to say that it's a good thing that he's dead because no man could live up to this much hype. Anything about Jesse Livermore seems to be an interesting read. The man led an interesting life, one that will likely never be duplicated. The stories of his character and life read like a Read more...
Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions
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Fun, but not Ben Mezrich's best
01/21/2011
"I was a fan of Ben Mezrich's Bringing Down the House and Busting Vegas, so naturally I picked this up when I saw it on the shelf. I haven't read anything of his in a few years, but I believe I was a fan not only of his writing, but also of his stories. I enjoy non-fiction, so when a story is true, Read more...
"A book about a man who was born poor and died in a bathroom, but made and lost millions in between. The book is dedicated to Jesse Livermore, essentially recounts the life of Jesse Livermore, reads like an autobiography, but is written by someone else who uses the pseudonym Larry Livingston. Confus Read more...
"In my original review I stated that I would only leave them for a local bank. Instead, I left them for an online credit union. Close enough. I wouldn't say that I had any particular troubles with Citibank. They served their purpose; I deposited checks into ATMs and paid bills online. However, with Read more...
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