I read this for research for a book I wrote about the white-collar fraud case the author prosecuted in the 1970s. It turned out to be the very first sI read this for research for a book I wrote about the white-collar fraud case the author prosecuted in the 1970s. It turned out to be the very first subprime mortgage scandal, and it was the largest white-collar prosecution at the time. A must read to understand how we got here. ...more
One of the most entertaining books I've read in some time, while also being an important history book.One of the most entertaining books I've read in some time, while also being an important history book....more
The second of Newman's books that I read in one day! Both page-turners (clearly!).The second of Newman's books that I read in one day! Both page-turners (clearly!)....more
Review to come. I'm processing! But I'm blown away. It took me a little while to get into because I tried to read 1984 before reading Julia, and I thoReview to come. I'm processing! But I'm blown away. It took me a little while to get into because I tried to read 1984 before reading Julia, and I thought 1984 was such a slog. I'd never read it, and to me it was like reading a comic book. So I started off totally uninterested in revisiting the world Orwell created. But then it got very interesting, and the opposite of a comic book. It felt so much more real and a hell of a lot darker. I was glad I'd read enough of 1984 to see what Sandra Newman had done. The ending was perfection....more
If you want to understand housing in this country, this is a must read. I've read it about a half a dozen times now.If you want to understand housing in this country, this is a must read. I've read it about a half a dozen times now....more
A devastating read. I wish the author was still alive so I could ask him questions. I have known about this story for a long time, but not a lot of deA devastating read. I wish the author was still alive so I could ask him questions. I have known about this story for a long time, but not a lot of detail. This line killed me: "The tinderbox, created by a thousand acts of negligence, was ready to ignite."
It's one of the best books I've ever read, but it broke my heart. I was sobbing at the end and I don't remember the last time I've done that. I've teaIt's one of the best books I've ever read, but it broke my heart. I was sobbing at the end and I don't remember the last time I've done that. I've teared up many times, but sobbing??...more
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