House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street Summary and Reviews

House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street
by William D. Cohan

House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street
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Author: William D. Cohan
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-03-10
ISBN: 0385528264
Number of pages: 468
Publisher: Doubleday

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Book Review: 400+ pages of cluelessness
Summary: 4 Stars

A very through book on the generational demise of Bear Stearns over several decades of poor management and inattention over 400+ pages.

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