
Business Adventures
Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street
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Narrated by:
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Johnny Heller
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By:
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John Brooks
From Wall Street to Main Street, John Brooks, longtime contributor to the New Yorker, brings to life in vivid fashion 12 classic and timeless tales of corporate and financial life in America
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. 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.
Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform listeners... Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.
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I think I might have given the abridged version 4 stars.
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Bill gates favorite book
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systems are interwoven and bad news moves at light spéed. This book is how it all comes together for better or worse
Here we go again, monetary crisis time. Read this
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One of my favorite business books!
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Very informative.
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Elsewhere there is a story about price-fixing among certain manufacturers in the 60s. These scofflaws got their knuckles rapped, somewhat, under the glare of public and governmental attention. Then there ensued the corporate game (also well known among politicians) in moments of scandal, of artfully evading responsibility. We have a ringside seat as this art is practiced by various execs under the hot spotlight. What a rhetorical dance! This is a fine tutorial (all done tongue in cheek) for anyone, I suppose, looking to glide through a public grilling in congressional hearings and parading before angry righteous citizens wielding pitchforks and torches, without breaking stride or losing that elite "teflon" panache (and somehow trying to sound ethical and even noble, or as a last resort, gullible, but no, not culpable!). I find plenty amusing and enlightening here. But the choice of topics is fairly random, and it does suffer from flat spots.
A bit uneven; jumps around; has gems
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What made the experience of listening to Business Adventures the most enjoyable?
The book is subtly humorous as the narrator nonchalantly describes harrowing tales of business failure and triumph. Business Adventures is also a eerily relevant reflection on the unpredictability of the world, and how profoundly uncontrollable the business world can be.What other book might you compare Business Adventures to and why?
It's almost like reading the economist, if the economist was objective, humorous, and had a personable humanity.Which scene was your favorite?
I found the most rewarding adventure to be about the accidentally cornering of Piggly Wiggly - listen and enjoy.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
What us rhyme silly tales of business history!Any additional comments?
Very entertaining - contains a lot of wisdom.Delightful and well spoken!
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I would read this again.
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Must “read” (listen)
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Great book, lots of insight
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