"The Big Short" isn't just an economics lesson; it's a riveting human drama. Michael Lewis puts a face to the financial crisis, sharing stories of those who predicted the collapse. With his signature wit, Lewis makes a complex world understandable and, against all odds, highly entertaining. If you're at all curious about how financial disasters unfold, this book is a gripping narrative that brings clarity to chaos.

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• Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest (2010)
• Financial Times Business Book of the Year Nominee for Shortlist (2010)
• Robert F. Kennedy Book Award (2011)
• Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2010)

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