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The View From Ninety

Handy, Charles B. — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

"One of the major thinkers of our times reflects on how to live richer, more contented lives, drawing on wisdom built up over a lifetime. Over a span of seven decades, Charles Handy was, variously, a businessman, a writer, a philanthropist and a philosopher. Not even a stroke as he approached the age of 90 dimmed his intellectual curiosity or his immense zest for life. In this, his final book, written from the vantage point of a contemplative old age and drawing on his articles for The Idler he shares his thoughts on the big questions with which we all grapple: What things really matter? What daily worries should we learn to treat as unimportant? How do we become more accepting of ourselves and of those around us? How do we discover purpose in our everyday existence? How do we cope with grief and loss? Drawing in part on his own experience, in part on the wisdom of others, he sets out the principles of enjoying a fulfilled and contented life, and gently points the way to the practicalities of achieving it"--

Open to Work

Roslansky, Ryan, Raman, Aneesh — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Work is changing for everyone, everywhere. Standing still isn't an option. Ryan Roslansky and Aneesh Raman, CEO and Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn, show you how to take control of this moment with clarity and confidence.

The future of work is not a distant horizon. It is being built right now. While some of us are experimenting and adapting with AI, most of us are feeling anxious and uncertain, navigating rapid change with outdated playbooks. We're relying on old career advice that assumes the tasks you do at work are static, that the skills you learned in school last decades, and that success comes from moving up a predictable ladder. That's the old world of work, and it's on the way out.

Open to Work offers a new path forward. Backed by real-time insights from over a billion professionals on LinkedIn, it is a clear-eyed view of what's actually changing, what skills you really need, and how to stay ahead at work as AI reshapes every aspect of work.

You'll meet early movers like Neil, who used AI to get better at his job; Jonetta, who used AI to get a new job; and Taj, who used AI to build a business.

You'll also get expert perspectives across the future of work and careers, helping you discover what will make you competitive in ways no machine can replace. You'll learn how to:

Assess which parts of your job to delegate to AI, and which to keep for yourself

Build the core human capabilities that will carry you through any technological shift

Take action, including with a 30-60-90 day plan

Both a roadmap and a rallying cry, Open to Work delivers an urgent truth: change is coming. The only question is whether you harness it or let it overtake you.

The Wage Standard

Dube, Arindrajit — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

“The go-to guy on minimum wage” (Nobel Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Paul Krugman) tackles one of the thorniest social issues of our times—income inequality—from a new vantage point with field-leading economics.
How did the labor market stop working for so many in the workforce? Why did wages at the bottom and in the middle of the pay scale fail to keep up with a growing economy that delivered over 70 percent productivity gains and soaring incomes for those at the top? What caused this divergence, and what can we do about it now? The Wage Standard is a deep dive into these very questions—questions Arin Dube has explored in over two decades of influential research.
Painting a new picture with data, Dube shows us how wages for most workers became painfully frozen. But also, he argues, this fate was not inevitable, and more importantly, that it can be reversed. The Wage Standard lays bare how the labor market really works, revealing levers to pull to shift course: to reshape corporate decisions, rethink policy priorities, and rebalance economic power and social norms to better protect the typical worker. These are the keys to unlocking broad-based prosperity.
Dube delivers a hopeful message. First, chances are, you deserve a raise. And second, it’s not necessary to fix the broken politics of Washington, DC, in order to get one. Political will, public engagement, and persistence can set a new standard to reset the labor market and improve the lives of American workers starting today. In fact, signs of progress are already offering a glimpse of what a fairer economy can and will look like.

Tranquility by Tuesday

Vanderkam, Laura — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

“An indispensable manual...Tranquility by Tuesday offers plenty of inspiration for a more serene life, and down-to-earth and evidence-backed advice for actually making it happen."
—Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks
For anyone who’s sick of letting to-do lists dictate their time, Laura Vanderkam, the bestselling author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, shares nine strategies for reclaiming your hours
Do you find yourself hoping that someday, life will be less hectic? One day, you say, you’ll finally have time for the activities that you love – writing that book, completing that triathlon, traveling with friends. But if the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that life is unpredictable. If we’re not careful, dull, unfulfilling tasks can quickly occupy our precious hours, derail our best-laid plans, and make life feel like a slog.

In Tranquility by Tuesday, Laura Vanderkam explains that if you want something to happen, you need to design your life to make it happen. Work crises, childcare emergencies, and home repairs are inevitable, and the mundane tasks of life – cooking, cleaning, laundry – aren’t going anywhere. To make time for what matters, you need a resilient schedule, not a perfect schedule. Based on a time diary study of over 150 people, Vanderkam shares nine strategies for building opportunities for joy, nourishment, and fulfillment into your week, such as:

Three times a week is a habit

One big adventure, one little adventure

Effortful before effortless

This is more than a time management book about “how to do it all.” It’s a look at how real people changed their lives using Vanderkam’s nine rules, and how you can do the same. It’s about intentionally living the life that you want to live, and becoming an autonomous steward of life’s possibilities.

Stripped Down

Bunnie Xo — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

"From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares her journey of redemption while offering some homespun wisdom to those who need a little saving themselves."--

The Passive Income Power Plan

Eavelyn, Halle — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Stop trading time for money. Start building wealth that works while you don't.

If you've ever thought, There's got to be more than this - you're right. The Passive Income Power Plan is your starting line.

In this powerful guide, transformational wealth coach and business strategist Halle Eavelyn delivers 108 proven ways to earn income while you sleep-no hype, no fluff, just practical ideas that work. Whether you're stuck in a 9-to-5, running a business that owns you, or finally ready to make your money work harder than you do, this is your roadmap to financial freedom.

How Great Ideas Happen

Newman, George — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Great ideas are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Here's how to find them.
We're used to imagining creativity as a lightbulb moment—sudden, mysterious, reserved for the gifted few. But what if ideas aren't conjured from thin air? What if they're discovered—more like precious artifacts that we unearth and refine?

In How Great Ideas Happen, cognitive scientist George Newman draws on cutting-edge research to show that creativity isn't magic, it's method. The most successful innovators don't wait to be struck by brilliance; their creative process is more like archeology. As keen-eyed explorers, they scan the terrain, dig with intention, and, with a little luck, find gold.

With vivid examples from the arts, science, and business, Newman shows how creativity often comes from discovering what was already there. For example, how Jackson Pollock tapped into deep patterns in nature to create his famous "drip" paintings; how Korean filmmakers created an entirely new genre by closely studying foreign films; or, how Paul Simon made Graceland by carefully sifting through previously recorded material for what he could take away.

By revealing the hidden steps behind breakthrough success, How Great Ideas Happen uncovers a repeatable method that anyone can follow, reframing creativity not as a rare gift, but as a universal capacity waiting to be unlocked through exploration. The creative process is an adventure of ideas—this book is your guide.

How Great Ideas Happen

Newman, George — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Well Endowed

Tu, Vivian — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller

From New York Times bestselling author of Rich AF and CEO and founder of Your Rich BFF, Vivian Tu, comes a guide to leveling up your finances to improve your life, relationships, and legacy.

You've mastered the basics of becoming Rich AF. Your bills are paid, your loans are shrinking, and you've even started saving. But what's next? Every dollar you spend—or don't spend—is a choice that shapes your future. How do you balance today's dreams with tomorrow's security?

In this fun, practical roadmap, Vivian Tu—New York Times bestselling author, financial expert, and the internet's favorite money bestie—shows you how to strategically spend, directing your cash toward what matters most while positioning yourself to grow real, lasting wealth. This book answers all your burning questions, like:

• Should I rent or buy a home?

• Do I really need a prenup?

• What about my car – do I finance, lease, or buy?

• How much do I actually need to be setting aside for retirement?

• How do I set my kids up with lasting generational wealth without making them lazy and entitled?

• Should I get life insurance? What about pet insurance, or renter's insurance?

Picking up where her first bestselling book left off, Vivian breaks down the biggest financial decisions of your late twenties, thirties, and beyond—homeownership, marriage, family—and teaches you how to align your spending with your values, your goals, and the legacy you hope to leave. With the insider savvy of a former Wall Street trader and the honesty of your smartest friend, she shows you how to make your money work harder so you can live richer in every sense. Well Endowed goes beyond the basics of personal finance to show you how to accumulate wealth and use it to benefit your most important assets: yourself and your loved ones.

Smart, relatable, and packed with game-changing advice, this is the ultimate guide to leveling up your finances—and your future.

Mattering

Breheny Wallace, Jennifer — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“A timely, vitally important read.” — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:thinking

“Beautifully written and deeply felt. Wallace gives readers the insights we need to understand each other, and the actions we can take to enhance each other’s lives.”— Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and Quiet

“Mattering is an essential guide for how to restore meaning, comfort, and joy to our lives.” — Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States

From award-winning journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Wallace comes Mattering—a landmark book that introduces a transformative new framework to confront the loneliness, burnout, and lack of purpose so many of us face today.
In this groundbreaking work, Wallace makes an urgent case: mattering—the feeling that we are valued and have an opportunity to add value—is a core human need, as essential to our well-being as food and water. And yet, in today’s world, that fundamental need is going unmet, with perilous consequences. As mental and social health crises surge, we often blame social media, the pace of modern life, and polarizing politics. But beneath these issues lies a deeper crisis, what Wallace calls “an erosion of mattering.”
With her signature warmth and insight, Wallace weaves together research and deeply moving stories of mattering lost and regained. From burned-out employees to overwhelmed caregivers to people grappling with grief or struggling through a destabilizing transition, Mattering explores how our lives are transformed when we are reminded, in small and intentional ways, that we are valued and that we have value to offer. Wallace provides the essential elements to building what she calls our “mattering core”: recognizing your impact, being relied on (but not too much), feeling prioritized, and being truly known and invested in. Strengthening this core helps us reconnect to our sense of purpose, deepen our relationships, and navigate life’s uncertainties and challenges with greater resilience.
For readers of Brené Brown, David Brooks, and Adam Grant, Mattering is a rare, culture-shifting book that offers both a diagnosis and a remedy. With a clear road map and actionable takeaways, Wallace reveals how to unlock this powerful force within ourselves and how to build cultures of mattering in our homes, workplaces, and communities. 
Mattering is both a call to action and a blueprint for living a meaningful life and creating a world we so urgently need.

The Art of Spending Money

Housel, Morgan — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever, lessons on harnessing the power of money to live a happier life
Most of us don’t know how to spend money. We chase things that impress others but leave us cold. Or we save endlessly, afraid to spend on what would actually make life better. We confuse admiration with envy, comfort with excess, and utility with status.
The Art of Spending Money doesn't provide budgets, hacks, or one-size-fits-all solutions. It gives you understanding of how your relationship with money shapes your decisions—and how to reshape it so money works for you.
Morgan Housel’s work has helped millions rethink how they earn, save, and invest. Now he turns his attention to the other side of the equation: how to spend. With insight and warmth, he shows why the most valuable return on investment is peace of mind, why expectations matter more than income, and why doing well with money has less to do with spreadsheets and more to do with self-awareness.
This book isn’t about getting rich. It’s about getting the most out of what you already have—and learning to want what’s worth wanting.

Shut up and Read

Cook, Jeannine A. — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

"Jeannine Cook always thought she'd open a bookshop in her old age. Raised by a blind librarian, books were integral to her life, and she expected she would eventually write one as well. Instead, Jeannine found herself a burnt-out workaholic with three jobs and no time to read or write, feeling like she hadn't fulfilled her purpose. In her journal, Jeannine began an imaginary dialogue with Harriet Tubman, "Q&As" she dubbed Conversations with Harriett. Jeannine wondered how Harriet became a "wade through waist-high water in the winter" type of woman -- and how she could become one too. On February 1, 2020, Jeannine fulfilled her dream and opened a bookstore in Philadelphia which she named after her hero and inspiration, Harriet Tubman. Harriet's Bookshop would be a place to celebrate women authors, artists, and activists. While the name was ironic -- Harriet could neither read nor write -- it was also fitting. The City of Brotherly love was one of Harriet's first stops to freedom on the Underground Railroad. But in only six weeks, Jeanne would be forced to shut the shop's doors when Covid turned the world upside down -- not knowing whether her dream would survive. Five years later, this small independent bookshop is thriving, with satellite stores in unconventional places, from movie theaters to horse trailers. Despite global death and destruction, book bans, the downward spiral in readership, the lack of physical customers, AI, and more, Jeannie's shops have survived. Shut Up & Read is her story-the story of the little bookseller who could, and of the woman who has been the driving force behind it all"-- Provided by publisher.

Everybody Loses

Funt, Danny — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This jaw-dropping book pulls back the curtain on the alluring yet perilous world of American sports gambling. Built around explosive interviews with the power players of the betting boom at FanDuel, DraftKings, and beyond, it reveals the troubling methods that are being used to bleed gamblers dry.
Everybody Loses is the first major investigation into America's sports gambling industry. Journalist Danny Funt has obtained wild stories and stunning admissions from the people trying to transform our nation of sports fans into a nation of sports gamblers, including:

• Former sportsbook executives who cop to misleading customers, with one admitting they're "selling that you can win, but you can't."

VIP "hosts" at the gambling companies who divulge the extravagant perks they offer their biggest losers to keep them hooked.

Insiders who recall secret meetings where NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB executives learned how much money their leagues stood to make if they abandoned their opposition to gambling.

Lobbyists who detail how they converted skeptical politicians into gambling industry cheerleaders.

This riveting narrative will captivate sports fans, concerned parents, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of money and morals. Everybody Loses is the crucial book for understanding why sports gambling is suddenly everywhere—and why the odds are so great that the problems it's creating will soon spiral out of control.

AI in Business for Dummies

Allan, Jeffrey — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

You've heard about how artificial intelligence will revolutionize business, but maybe you're not sure how it will revolutionize your business. In AI in Business For Dummies, AI researcher and consultant Jeffrey Allan delivers clear insight into the capabilities of AI, the AI tools that get the job done, and how to best put artificial intelligence to work in your company.

BizAvJets USA

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A quarterly magazine for the business aviation industry and those who use its services.

Economics for Beginners

Bryan, Lara — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us

McQuaig, Linda, Brooks, Neil — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER
A jarring portrait of a deeply unequal Canada and how a wealth tax could rein in the destructive power wielded by today's billionaires.
As the ultra-wealthy siphon off an ever-larger share of the world's wealth, they now dominate us to a degree unimaginable even a decade ago. With their voracious consumption, unbridled resource exploitation, and relentless obstruction of climate action, they are rapidly undermining democracy and destroying the very viability of the earth for human life.
Their staggering power and hoarding of wealth have prompted a number of G20 nations to consider imposing a wealth tax, aimed exclusively at the super-rich. In Canada, such a tax would apply only to those with wealth above $25 million. Yet it could collect $40 billion a year — funding public programs that could immensely improve the lives of millions of Canadians while clipping the wings of the super-rich.
Billionaires would threaten to depart. But as they left the country that had nourished them and enabled them to grow so wildly rich, they'd face a hefty "exit tax" on the way out.
Yes, change is possible.

The Philosopher in the Valley

Steinberger, Michael — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

An acclaimed New York Times Magazine writer brings us into the world of the controversial technology firm Palantir and its very colorful and outspoken CEO, Alex Karp, tracing the ascent of Big Data, the rise of surveillance technology, and the shifting global balance of power in the 21st century.
Palantir builds data integration software: its technology ingests vast quantities of information and quickly identifies patterns, trends, and connections that might elude the human eye. Founded in 2003 to help the US government in the war on terrorism—an early investor was the CIA—Palantir is now a $400 billion global colossus whose software is used by major intelligence services (including the Mossad), the US military, dozens of federal agencies, and corporate giants like Airbus and BP. From AI to counterterrorism to climate change to immigration to financial fraud to the future of warfare, the company is at the nexus of the most critical issues of the twenty-first century.

Its CEO, Alex Karp, is a distinctive figure on the global business scene. A biracial Jew who is also severely dyslexic, Karp has built Palantir into a tech giant despite having no background in either business or computer science. Instead, he's a trained philosopher who has become known for his strongly held views on a range of issues and for his willingness to grapple with the moral and ethical implications of Palantir's work. Those questions have taken on added urgency during the Trump era, which has also brought attention to the political activism of Karp's close friend and Palantir cofounder Peter Thiel.

In The Philosopher in the Valley, journalist Michael Steinberger explores the world of Alex Karp, Palantir, and the future that they are leading us toward. It is an urgent and illuminating work about one of Silicon Valley's most secretive and powerful companies, whose technology is at the leading edge of the surveillance state.

Burn the Playbook

Pulizzi, Joe — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Burn the Playbook is a wake-up call for anyone who's tired of renting their future. If you want meaning, freedom, and wealth...on your terms...this book shows you how to build it, own it, and keep it.

From Joe Pulizzi-founder of Content Marketing Institute and author of Content Inc.-this is his most important book yet, written first for his kids and now for you. It's a blueprint for creators and professionals who are done following someone else's script and ready to build assets that pay you back for years.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

Build once, sell forever: Turn ideas into durable assets that compound...long after your content goes live.

Own the platform, own the data: Why direct sales and first-party relationships beat algorithms every time.

Convert time into trust: A simple cadence that transforms consistent content into predictable revenue.

Design freedom: Replace busywork with leverage, systems, and clear personal rules you'll actually follow.

Diversify the money: 10+ creator revenue streams-what to launch first, what to skip, and what to scale.

Who this is for

Creators, entrepreneurs, and side-hustlers who want direct cash flow, not vanity metrics.

Marketing pros ready to stop chasing trends and start owning outcomes.

Anyone who wants a practical path to financial and time freedom.

What makes this different

Real frameworks you can apply this week...no fluff, no hacks.

Field-tested systems from two decades of building, selling, and advising creator businesses.

A direct-first approach that keeps profits, ownership, and customer relationships with you.

"If you're following someone else's rules, you're building someone else's dream. This book helps you build your own."

Ready to stop asking for permission?

Light the match. Burn the playbook. Build the life you actually want.

"Joe Pulizzi has written the manifesto every frustrated employee and aspiring entrepreneur needs. Stop playing someone else's game and start building something that truly matters."

-Ann Handley, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Everybody Writes

"Job security is a thing of the past. The only job security is getting comfortable with charting your own path, and this book shows you how it's done."

-Jay Clouse, founder, Creator Science

"Part strategy, part therapy, part kick in the ass. You'll thank yourself for reading this."

-Alexis Grant, creator and founder, They Got Acquired

The Philosopher in the Valley

Steinberger, Michael — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Strong Ground

Brown, Brené — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership. In a time when uncertainty runs deep and bluster, hubris, and even cruelty are increasingly framed as acceptable leadership, Brown delivers practical, actionable insights that illuminate the mindsets and skill sets essential to reclaiming focus and driving growth through connection, discipline, and accountability.
Over the past six years, Brené Brown, along with a global community of coaches and facilitators, has taken more than 150,000 leaders in 45 countries through her Dare to Lead courage-building work. In Strong Ground, Brown shares the lessons from these experiences along with wisdom from other thinkers. This is a vital playbook for everyone from senior leaders developing and executing complex strategies to Gen Z-ers entering and navigating turbulent work environments. It is also an unflinching assessment of what happens when we continue to perpetuate the falsehood that performance and wholeheartedness are mutually exclusive.
With equal amounts of optimism and caution about AI, Brown writes, “I hear a lot of experts trying to soothe people’s anxiety about the pace of technological change by offering platitudes like, What makes us human will ensure our relevance. This is dangerous simply because, right now, we’re not especially good at what makes us human. We’re not hardwired for this level of uncertainty, and many of us feel as if the constant need to self-protect is driving the humanity right out of us. This is why organizational transformation today must foster deep connection, deep thinking, and deep collaboration. We need the courage to lead people in a way that honors and protects the wisdom of the human spirit.”
Brown offers a broad assessment of the skill sets and mindsets we need moving forward, including the capacity for respectful and difficult conversations, increased productive urgency and smart prioritization rather than reactivity, and strategic risk-taking, paradoxical thinking, and situational and anticipatory awareness skills. She identifies the toughest skill set as the discipline, humility, and confidence to unlearn and relearn.
Brown writes, “Individuals and organizations are building new muscles. Finding our strong ground—that athletic stance—is the only thing that can provide both unwavering stability in a maelstrom of uncertainty and a platform for the fast, explosive change that the world is demanding.”
*Includes a downloadable PDF of tools, resources, and checklists from the book

Read Your Mind

Pearlman, Oz — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“I have always said that your mind is the most powerful weapon. Oz has learned to master it and is now sharing his tools to help you do the same.”
—David Goggins

“Oz gets right to the point: Success starts with understanding people. Read Your Mind isn’t about tricks—it’s about tools. If you want to close deals, build real relationships, and take control of any room, this book is your playbook.”
—Mark Cuban

From one of the most sought-after entertainers today, a powerful, modern twist on How To Win Friends and Influence People that blends the intrigue of mentalism with practical strategies for success.
Drawing on over thirty years of experience captivating audiences and accruing psychological insights, Oz Pearlman reveals the techniques and habits that have propelled his extraordinary career and shares the ingenious secrets behind his craft to teach you how to unlock your full potential. You’ll build confidence, sharpen your memory, connect more authentically with others, and eliminate your fears—all through simple, easy-to-master strategies that can be learned in minutes and applied for a lifetime.
Read Your Mind helps you turn your focus inward, teaching you how to identify and overcome the mental blocks that hold you back, building habits that stick.
Through compelling stories and practical tips, you’ll learn how to:
• Master the art of influence to read people, win trust, and shape outcomes
• Sharpen your cognitive and emotional intelligence
• Overcome rejection, procrastination, and self-doubt
• Tap into the psychology of connection and persuasion
You don’t need to be a mentalist to create real, lasting change—you just need to think like one.

The Art of Spending Money

Housel, Morgan — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

1929

Sorkin, Andrew Ross — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“It is one of the best narrative histories I’ve read.”
—The Wall Street Journal
A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 • One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025 • Named a BEST BOOK OF 2025 by The Washington Post, TIME, The Economist, Air Mail, Bloomberg, Fast Company, Katie Couric Media, and History
From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis,” (The Atlantic) comes a riveting narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history—one with ripple effects that still shape our society today.
In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded—one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin.
With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, New York Times bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naïveté in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today’s world—where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again.
This is not just a story about money. 1929 is a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that this time is different. It’s about disregarded alarm bells, financiers who fell from grace, and skeptics who saw the crash coming—only to be dismissed until it was too late.
Hailed as a landmark book, Too Big to Fail reimagined how financial crises are told. Now, with 1929, Sorkin delivers an immersive, electrifying account of the most pivotal market collapse of all time—with lessons that remain as urgent as ever. More than just a history, 1929 is a crucial blueprint for understanding the cycles of speculation, the forces that drive financial upheaval, and the warning signs we ignore at our peril.

Helium

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT