Founders #65 · · 3 books
Kirk Kerkorian: Penniless Dropout became the Greatest Deal Maker in Capitalist History
The book this episode covers
The Gambler
William C. Rempel · Reading rank 159 · in 2 other episodes
David says finishing the book gave him the bittersweet feeling of wishing he could read it again for the first time, signaling strong enjoyment of the primary book.
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Books David recommends along the way
The Big Short
Michael Lewis · Reading rank 162 · in 9 other episodes
David calls The Big Short one of his favorite books and uses it to explain a leverage lesson he applies to Kerkorian's story.
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