Synopses & Reviews
Throughout the violent financial disruptions of the past several years, three men have stood out as beacons of judgment and wisdom: Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Paul Volcker. Though their experiences and styles varyBuffett is the canny stock market investor; Soros is the reader of shifting global tides in trade and currencies; and Volcker is the regulator and governor, sheriff and clean-up crewthey have very much in common.
All three men have more than fifty years of deep involvement in markets. All are skeptical of Wall Street frenzies. They believe that markets tend to be right, but usually only over the medium term. They have seen too many cycles of herd-driven, emotion-riding booms and busts to make their views hostage to the sweeping and simplistic assumptions of efficient-markets” models.
With the benefit of his own deep understanding of markets and finance, Morris brilliantly analyzes the records of these men, distilling their wisdom and experienceand argues for the importance of consistent values in navigating the treacherous terrain of todays globalized world.
Review
Library Journal “Morris’s succinct but insightful biographies and his provocative criticisms make this an informative and recommended choice for most general readers.”
BookPage
“A short, insightful biography of each of these eminently successful men.…. A very timely book with a compelling message for us all.”
Paul Krugman, New York Times Book Review
"The Sages comes to life with its personal profiles, especially the surprisingly endearing portrait of Warren Buffett as a young man.”
Risk Professional
“Morris looks at…three of the biggest names in finance and the qualities that enabled them to maintain a clear-eyed perspective even as markets hurtled out of control.”
Synopsis
A bestselling author examines the perspectives and principles of three pillars of the financial worldas well as their judgments on the current crisis and the path to recovery
About the Author
In addition to the recent New York Times bestseller The Trillion Dollar Meltdown, Charles R. Morris has written eleven books, including The Tycoons, a Barrons Best Book of 2005. A lawyer and former banker, Mr. Morriss articles and reviews have appeared in many publications including The Atlantic Monthly, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.