The Big Short is fantastic!
4월 2, 2010 · 2 min read
Michael Lewis’ books have been hit or miss for me. Liar’s Poker provided a great social commentary on … 더 보기 “The Big Short is fantastic!”
Conspirata was disappointing
3월 24, 2010 · < 1 minute
As a self styled Roman history buff, I should have loved Robert Harris’ Conspirata. It tells the story … 더 보기 “Conspirata was disappointing”
The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!
3월 2, 2010 · < 1 minute
It’s rare for nonfiction books to read like thrillers, but Gregory Zuckerman manages the feat in The Greatest … 더 보기 “The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!”
Open is a must read!
3월 1, 2010 · 2 minutes
Open is not only the best sports autobiography I ever read, it’s one of the best biographies I … 더 보기 “Open is a must read!”
Don’t read Nanny Returns
2월 28, 2010 · 2 minutes
I have a confession to make: I love chick lit and chick flicks! I suppose that beneath the … 더 보기 “Don’t read Nanny Returns”
What the Dog Saw is thought provoking
1월 11, 2010 · < 1 minute
After I read a collection of Tim Hartford’s Financial Times articles in Dear Undercover Economist, it was only … 더 보기 “What the Dog Saw is thought provoking”
I loved Dear Undercover Economist
12월 21, 2009 · < 1 minute
I was already a fan of Tim Hartford’s previous books The Undercover Economist and The Logic of Life. … 더 보기 “I loved Dear Undercover Economist”
SuperFreakonomics is a fantastic read!
11월 29, 2009 · < 1 minute
Readers familiar with my book reviews already know of my keen appreciation for books relating to behavioral economics … 더 보기 “SuperFreakonomics is a fantastic read!”
Into Thin Air is a thrilling read
6월 15, 2009 · < 1 minute
Over 10 years ago, Bryan Ellis, one of my best friends, McKinsey alum, multi-sport enthusiast and executive extraordinaire, … 더 보기 “Into Thin Air is a thrilling read”
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson is a must read!
3월 31, 2009 · < 1 minute
It’s hard to believe anyone could weave together a history of all the scientific fields – cosmology, astronomy, … 더 보기 “A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson is a must read!”
Outliers is fantastic!
1월 1, 2009 · < 1 minute
I truly loved Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book on exceptional people. He argues that the largest reason those people … 더 보기 “Outliers is fantastic!”
How We Got Here is a must read for everyone with an interest in technology
12월 7, 2008 · < 1 minute
Andy Kessler‘s book is a fascinating and witty retelling of the story of technology of capital markets. It … 더 보기 “How We Got Here is a must read for everyone with an interest in technology”
Perez-Reverte’s books are disappointing
10월 19, 2008 · < 1 minute
Perez-Reverte came highly recommended as an author of well written intelligent thrillers. I also loved the movie The … 더 보기 “Perez-Reverte’s books are disappointing”
Predictably Irrational is fascinating
9월 1, 2008 · < 1 minute
Dan Ariely shares with his readers the results of dozens of experiments where he tested people’s decision making … 더 보기 “Predictably Irrational is fascinating”
Bardot, Deneuve, Fonda by Roger Vadim is surprisingly entertaining
8월 31, 2008 · < 1 minute
When a friend of mine gave me this book saying I would love it, I was a bit … 더 보기 “Bardot, Deneuve, Fonda by Roger Vadim is surprisingly entertaining”
Discover Your Inner Economist is disappointing
8월 28, 2008 · < 1 minute
I expected a book in the line of Freakonomics or The Undercover Economist and the first chapter brilliantly … 더 보기 “Discover Your Inner Economist is disappointing”
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