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Summary: is that how it all works?
Review: I think this was an excellent read. The book kept me interested throughout. I was a little disappointed that running a hedge fund really seems to be about insider trading. It seems you have to call and act on analyst info before they release their reports to really make the big money.
I think Cramer is a great trader, but I can't understand how the anger and stress of his daily life did not kill him long ago. Funny to read about, but sad to think about.
All in all, it was an interesting book.
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Summary: The scam that is Wall St....
Review: This book rules. I have read both it and Nicholas Maier's "Trading with the enemy", and after completing both, hands down give the trophy to Cramer. Both books tell the same stories, but Cramer is a significantly more intelligent, insightful and entertaining writer. Great balance of Jim being Jim, an insider's view into Cramer Berkowitz and the impact of social and political activities on Wall Street. Jim spends about 20% of the book talking about how drastically he was impacted by the events which unfolded in 1998, specifically in regard to the LTCM liquidation in the fallout of the Russian bond default.If you have any interest in Wall Street get this and read it.
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Summary: Like Cramer, this book is high powered, interesting, and fun
Review: Much like the first time I watched Cramer on his CNBC nightly program Kudlow & Cramer, his book had me hooked instantly. This quasi-biography, quasi-self help piece offers intimate insight into one of medias most interesting charachters. Cramer is a hard driving, hyper opinionated, "kill or be killed" Wall Street Shark. Or at least that's what I thought before I read this book. What changed? Well, I was intrigued to learn about the humble beginnings that shaped and conditioned him, the people who helped him, and the trials and tribulations that almost destroyed him. Much like he treats the guests on his show, he puts his own life out to the reader for fearless examination. Often funny, always interesting, I recommend this book highly. Enjoy...
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