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by Michael Lewis (Author) "IT WAS sometime early in 1986, the first year of the decline of my firm, Salomon Brothers ..." (more)
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As described by Lewis, liar's poker is a game played in idle moments by workers on Wall Street, the objective of which is to reward trickery and deceit. With this as a metaphor, Lewis describes his four years with the Wall Street firm Salomon Brothers, from his bizarre hiring through the training program to his years as a successful bond trader. Lewis illustrates how economic decisions made at the national level changed securities markets and made bonds the most lucrative game on the Street. His description of the firm's personalities and of the events from 1984 through the crash of October 1987 are vivid and memorable. Readers of Tom Wolfe's The Bonfire of the Vanities ( LJ 11/15/87) are likely to enjoy this personal memoir. BOMC and Fortune Book Club selection.
- Joseph Barth, U.S. Military Acad . Lib., West Point, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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In fiction there was Bonfire of the Vanities; in reality, there is Liar's Poker--the fascinating insider's account of what really happens on Wall Street. This irreverent and hilarious birds-eye view of Wall Street's heyday will appeal to anyone intrigued by the allure of million dollar deals. Now in trade paper. First serial to Manhattan Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Inside View Of Wallstreet, Jun 8 2009
By Patrick Sullivan (Kingston, Ont. Canada) - See all my reviews
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I read this book back when it was a best seller. Lewis gives us a great insight into the world of Salomon Brothers. In the 1980s Salomon Brothers and their bond traders were at the top Wall Street. The head of Salomon, John Gutfreund was considered the King of Wall Street. John Meriwether the chief bond trader, was the master of the universe. Early in the book Gutfreund challenges Meriwether to a million dollar game of liar`s poker.You become instantly gripped, by what is happening at Salomon Brothers. The message that Lewis is trying to relay, is that Wall Street was growing into a monster. Years later, Meriwether was involved with a multi billion dollar failure at Long Term Capital Management.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An insider's view of Solly, Jul 6 2004
By Craig Wood (Menlo Park, CA) - See all my reviews
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'Liar's Poker' is worth a read if you want an insider's account of life on Wall Street. The book doesn't pretend to glorify the easy money that Lewis and his ilk made during the bond schlepping go-go days of the 1980s. Rather, Lewis is disillusioned by the greedy culture and hypocritical short-sightedness at Salomon Brothers, but not enough that he doesn't enjoy the ride for a few oh-so-profitable years. Like his other books, 'Liar's Poker' is fun to read. His anecdotes about the training program and the trading floor, albeit surely embellished, read like a day at the amusement park. The key shortcoming is an oozy 20-something self-righteousness that pervades many of the book's chapters, and reaches a crescendo in the final pages. But hey, arrogance begets credibility. And when it comes to describing Wall Street in the 80s, Lewis is as credible a spokesman as anyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent insight into the world of wallstreet, Jul 3 2004
By Dino Cruz (Philippines) - See all my reviews
Michael Lewis is obviously an excellent writer. The words simply flow from him. He speaks from experience so his perspective is insightful, and entertaining.

I have always been mesmerized by wallstreet, as well as silicon valley, simply because we it allows us, if even for just a few hours, to imagine the possibility of attaining great wealth legitimately thru our talent and hard work.

He reminds me of Kurt Vonnegut. But Kurt speaks of the old wrld, the one our fathers lived in. Lewis in more today. Somewhat ike Po Bronson

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read for a finance novice too!
I picked up this book as it is highly popular among investment bankers. I am not an investment banker and do not intend to be one but I was keen to find out what makes Wall Street... Read more
Published on Jun 22 2004 by Joan Valentine

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
An excellent book by an excellent author. I highly recommend it. Liar's Poker and Moneyball are Lewis at his best.
Published on Jun 9 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Remember the Savings & Loans debacle?
This is the author's coming of age story, set in the world of investment banking in the 1980s. As a growth and wisdom book, it's pretty good, but it's really a non-fiction version... Read more
Published on May 26 2004 by Vincent Poirier

5.0 out of 5 stars Liar's Poker Review
Liar's Poker, written by Michael Lewis, describes life on Wall Street during the 1980's and the four years the author worked for Salomon Brothers. Read more
Published on May 5 2004 by Jason Griest

4.0 out of 5 stars Liar's Poker Review from Loyola U., Dr. Capaldi - Ethics
Liar's Poker is an excellent view into the bond trading industry during the 1980s. It offers details on specific events that shaped and changed Salomon Brothers as well as the... Read more
Published on April 26 2004 by Scott Robbeloth, Loyola Univer...

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
This book is hilarious. I didn't think a bond trading floor could be so amusing, but Michael Lewis proved otherwise. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2004 by Andrew Modelski

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and informative
I am a novice at financial markets. I picked up this book "just because it was there" (mountaineers will understand the pun!). I loved every page of it. Read more
Published on Mar 26 2004 by Vivek Vyas

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Sadly True
An insider's look at the inside of an investor banking firm, with no holds barred. I enjoyed the descriptions of the characters particulary The Human Piranha, who sounds like Joe... Read more
Published on Mar 10 2004 by stephen

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read within the genre!
A well balanced book as it is both funny, surprising and astonishing without loosing it's focus. It remains a very comfortable read at the same time as it portrays a company... Read more
Published on Feb 24 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
If you want a glimpse into the 1980's world of institutional equity trading/sales, this is the book. Captivating! Read more
Published on Feb 22 2004 by S. SUNDBERG

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