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Swimming With Sharks – My Journey into the World of the Bankers (Joris Luyendijk)

Swimming With Sharks

A hugely informing book, with tons & tons of anonymous insider information & direct accounts from bankers & members of the financial sector on the industries internal machinations. Yes, that’s straight from the horse’s mouth, off-record (or rather with assured anonymity) revelations & insight from sources operating in the profession from a wealth of positions. Continue reading Swimming With Sharks – My Journey into the World of the Bankers (Joris Luyendijk)

Nothing Is True And Everything Is Possible – Adventures in modern Russia (Peter Pomerantsev)

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An absolute smasher of a book! on a page tearing tip. I came across it by chance whilst sifting through the isles in a decent shop. Wus’ this? It’s got pretty poor sleeve design, especially considering the strength & style of the material within. But the vignette on the back convinced me that this was essential reading based on the journalists insight. I wasn’t wrong.  Continue reading Nothing Is True And Everything Is Possible – Adventures in modern Russia (Peter Pomerantsev)