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  • RIsing Through the Wreckage on Wall Street
  • Written by: Michael Lewis
  • Narrated by: Michael Lewis
  • Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (71 ratings)

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Liar's Poker

Written by: Michael Lewis
Narrated by: Michael Lewis
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The classic Michael Lewis book that defined an era of greed, gluttony, and outrageous fortune, available for the first time unabridged and read by the author. 

In 1986, before Michael Lewis became the best-selling author of The Big Short, Moneyball, and Flash Boys, he landed a job at Salomon Brothers, one of Wall Street’s premier investment firms. 

During the next three years, Lewis rose from callow trainee to New York- and London-based bond salesman, raking in millions for the firm and cashing in on a modern-day gold rush. Liar’s Poker is the culmination of those heady, frenzied years - a behind-the-scenes look at a unique and turbulent time in American business. This new audio edition, produced by the same team that produces his number one podcast Against the Rules, is unabridged, read by the author, and features archival news clips from the era, original scoring and sound effects, as well as a bonus episode from the companion podcast. 

From the frat-boy camaraderie of the 41st-floor trading room to the killer instinct that made ambitious young men gamble everything on a high-stakes game of bluffing and deception, Liar’s Poker is both “the funniest book on Wall Street I’ve ever read” (Tom Wolfe) and the launchpad for Michael Lewis’ storied career.

©1989 Michael Lewis (P)2022 Pushkin Industries

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A very engaging story!

This was a very engaging story. It grabbed my attention right from the beginning and didn't let go.

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Another Michael Lewis Classic

The Michael Lewis story that started it all read by Michael Lewis. Could it get any better?

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some good stories but doesn't really go anywhere

some good stories but doesn't really go anywhere

some good stories but doesn't really go anywhere

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  • 2022-05-18

excellent narration and storytelling... and story!

astoundingly accurate view into the world of capital markets (then under the umbrella of investment banking) and still incredibly relevant today. even if finance does not interest you I think this book is enjoyable.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2022-02-08

Finally!

As an avid Michael Lewis fan and someone who works in the industry I have been waiting a long time for a proper audiobook version of Liar’s Poker. The older recording was abridged and not read particularly well. This version is the full book and Lewis reads it himself with great energy and inflection. Liar’s Poker is a story that lends itself very well to an audiobook so if you’re into the book and enjoy audiobooks I can wholeheartedly recommend this title! Thank you to Michael Lewis and company for bringing this to Audible!

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  • Justin Love
  • 2022-03-08

Been waiting 10 years for this!

I “read” the original abridged version of Liar’s Poker over 10 years ago and was surprised to discover after the fact that it was an abridged version. Even that version felt complete and well told. Now, with this unabridged version I feel like the original black and white version has been restored to full color and in 4K.

More detail, fuller story, and read by the author!

If you listened to the old version, you’ll love this one. And if you read The Big Short, you’ll see the origins of that story here. Enjoy!

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  • rudad
  • 2023-07-22

Not for me due to excessive use of f-bombs

Had to stop after chapter 5 due to the ongoing, unnecessary use of language. Had I not just finished Moneyball, I would have simply thought this is the language of Wall Street, but now convinced this is more the language of Michael Lewis as his characters have the same vocabulary. Sorry I wasted 2 credits supporting this author.

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  • Jesusa H. Chua
  • 2022-02-15

Worth the credit - UNABRIDGED

I just hope Michael Lewis does not stop writing, and that he does not tire of reading his own work.

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  • muna0001
  • 2022-10-04

I love Micheal Lewis but I could have skipped this one

I am a huge fan of Micheal Lewis and his later books as well as his podcast. I love the way he thinks about the world and challenges assumptions.

That being said, this book was one I could have skipped. I felt lost most of the time due to the revolving door of “characters” in the book that I couldn’t distinguish one from the other. I felt lost for the first half of the book just trying to understand who everyone was and why I should care about them and then just like that, they disappeared from the story. I honestly don’t know that I could tell you what the thesis of this book was other than, wallstreet was crazy in the 80s and a lot of people got rich.

The one plus was Micheal Lewis did a great job narrating.

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  • Stank-E-Gamer
  • 2023-07-25

makes me glad I am not a Broker.

The beginning of this book makes me realize how glad I am a trader, not a stock broker.
I would hate to work with these over inflated, testosterone filled kids in grown mens bodies.
I always thought a brokerage ferm would be ran by professionals that treated other's with respect,
although the Author of the book could have over exaggerated the characters to keep the reader/listener interested.

I haven't finished the book and dought I will, nothing to learn or keep me interested.

Glad I didn't get the paper back version.

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  • Jay
  • 2022-11-02

Some sort of new age audio book

5 minutes in and I can’t stand the multiple voice narration, stupid sound effects. Hated the self promoting pitch for some other series/production before I’m even into the first chapter. The author seems to also be a word salad promoter as well. Stay far away from this “audio book”. If you like the noise of morning radio sport shows, you’ll love this. How do I get my credit back?

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  • Duff Mayer
  • 2022-09-04

Meh

Narrator entertaining, and funny.. Story Blase'...Brokerage House stuff.
Nothing New here. Overrall..would not listen again

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  • Jonathan
  • 2022-03-06

Still holds up!

I was very happy that Michael Lewis decided to narrate the book himself. He does a great job of telling the story(because he was there when a lot of it happened).
You don’t have to be interested in bonds or stocks to find this book interesting. It’s great whether you know a lot or very little.
I got the audible membership specifically to listen to this book.

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  • sayNOtoMOMjeans
  • 2022-03-03

explains why you can't trust financial advisora

this book covers the greed and selfishness rampant in thr financial world. as an individual investor books such this explain why one should either invest in index funds and/or hire people who are specifically fiduciaries.

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