Listen to A Colossal Failure of Common Sense: The Inside Story of the Collapse of Lehman Brothers by Lawrence G. McDonald
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
One of the biggest questions of the financial crisis has not been answered until now: What happened at Lehman Brothers and why was it allowed to fail, with aftershocks that rocked the global economy? In this news-making, often astonishing book, a former Lehman Brothers Vice President gives us the straight answers—right from the belly of the beast. In A Colossal Failure of Common Sense, Larry McDonald, a Wall Street insider, reveals, the culture and unspoken rules of the game like no book has ever done. The book is couched in the very human story of Larry McDonald’s Horatio Alger-like rise from a Massachusetts “gateway to nowhere” housing project to the New York headquarters of Lehman Brothers, home of one of the world’s toughest trading floors. We get a close-up view of the participants in the Lehman collapse, especially those who saw it coming with a helpless, angry certainty. We meet the Brahmins at the top, whose reckless, pedal-to-the-floor addiction to growth finally demolished the nation’ s oldest investment bank. The Wall Street we encounter here is a ruthless place, where brilliance, arrogance, ambition, greed, capacity for relentless toil, and other human traits combine in a potent mix that sometimes fuels prosperity but occasionally destroys it. The full significance of the dissolution of Lehman Brothers remains to be measured. But this much is certain: it was a devastating blow to America’s—and the world’s—financial system. And it need not have happened. This is the story of why it did.
ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. 🚶♀️🎧 Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales – walking never felt this magical! 🏞️📚 Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. ListenBook's Pro version is worth every penny. The noise reduction feature makes even noisy environments an ideal place for immersive listening. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. ListenBook has become my go-to workout companion. It keeps me motivated and entertained. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. ListenBook is a game-changer! Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my favorite audio files with ease. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available – there's something for everyone. This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading.
This app has become my go-to companion, making my daily routine more exciting and insightful. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. 🌌 Whether I'm cooking, commuting, or relaxing at home, this app's seamless functionality keeps me engaged in captivating narratives. 🎧✨
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now