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I absolutely love reading. There's rarely a time when I'm not in the middle of reading at least one or two books. This page lists some of the books I've read recently and found interesting enough to recommend them to people.

Categories: Business and Investing, Biotech, Novels

Business

The Intelligent Investor

by Benjamin Graham


Seems to contradict everything I'm trying to do with my investment club.  Solid book on investing for the long haul, though.


We Shall Not Fail: The Inspiring Leadership of Winston Churchill

by Celia Sandys and Jonathan Littman



Churchill's leadership style and techniques and how they relate to today's business leaders.  Very interesting read.

The Biotech Investor: How to Profit From the Coming Boom in Biotechnology

by Tom Abate



Great introduction to the world of biotech whether you're looking to invest or just generally interested.

Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco

by Bryan Burrough

Riveting account of the RJR Nabisco takeover.  Great insights into the world of Wall Street M&A's.

Monkey Business: Swinging Through the Wall Street Jungle

by John Rolfe and Peter Troob

Really entertaining read about the sordid life of investment banking on Wall Street.
 
Biotechnology

The Biotech Investor: How to Profit From the Coming Boom in Biotechnology
by Tom Abate

Great introduction to the world of biotech whether you're looking to invest or just generally interested.

As the Future Catches You: How Genomics & Other Forces Are Changing Your Life, Work, Health & Wealth
by Juan Enriquez

Captivating book on the future of biotech, genomics, and information.

Novels

The In-Between World of Vikram Lall
by MG Vassanji

Terrific novel about an Indian born and raised in Kenya during the last few years of colonial rule, getting swept up in the corruption and crime.

 

 

 

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