He died at the age of 73, in East Hampton, New York. He was a long-time contributor at New York Times and wrote both fiction and non-fiction books. John Brooks was a celebrated and highly proficient author, whose work was featured in almost all renowned magazines. Your field of knowingness will expand with just a handful of tips and examples on how to run your organization. Takes notes, and follow us! Who Should Read “Business Adventures”? And Why?īusiness experts, enthusiasts and economy students must put Business Adventures on the waiting list and ultimately read it because it shares high-quality insights on how to do business. If you are striving to drag your own company into prosperity, this is one of those books you wouldn’t want to leave behind. Wow, just how amazing these business tales are. Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.6 min read ⌚ Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street Longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks’s 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.įive additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers. 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. “ Business Adventures remains the best business book I’ve ever read.” -Bill Gates, The Wall Street Journal

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