PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary, analysis and review of the book and not the original book."All told, Brooks’ writing is fluid and—as he takes the perspective of the fly on the wall—unbiased. He draws on research and the recollections of the event-shapers to present the facts as they were, and...
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PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary, analysis and review of the book and not the original book."All told, Brooks’ writing is fluid and—as he takes the perspective of the fly on the wall—unbiased. He draws on research and the recollections of the event-shapers to present the facts as they were, and gets out of the way so the facts can speak for themselves."This FastReads Analysis offers supplementary material to Business Adventures to help you distill the key takeaways, review the book's content, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective. Whether you'd like to deepen your understanding, refresh your memory, or simply decide whether or not this book is for you, FastReads Analysis is here to help. Absorb everything you need to know in under 20 minutes! What does this FastReads Analysis Include?An executive summary of the original bookEditorial ReviewKey takeaways & analysis from each sectionA short bio of the the authorOriginal Book Summary OverviewJohn Brook’s Business Adventures captures, with surprising intricacy, some of the biggest stories of 1960s Wall Street. From how Ford got it all backwards with the Edsel to why General Electric faced an anti-trust lawsuit, Brooks is there to tell it as it happened in superb, no-nonsense prose. This timeless read which, unsurprisingly, is Warren Buffet and Bill Gates’ favorite business book, will engross any economic history enthusiast to the very end.BEFORE YOU BUY: The purpose of this FastReads Analysis is to help you decide if it’s worth the time, money and effort reading the original book (if you haven’t already). FastReads has pulled out the essence—but only to help you ascertain the value of the book for yourself. This analysis is meant as a supplement to, and not a replacement for, Business Adventures.
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