The Sages, Charles Morris
The Sages, Charles Morris
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The Sages
Warren Buffett, George Soros, Paul Volcker, and the Maelstrom of Markets

Author: Charles Morris

Narrator: Sean Runnette

Unabridged: 5 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/08/2009


Synopsis

Three titans of finance predicted the current economic crisis several years ago, but their warnings went unheeded. A New York Times bestselling author distills the wisdom of all three.

Throughout the violent financial disruptions of the past several years, three men have stood out as beacons of judgment and wisdom: Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Paul Volcker. Though their experiences and styles vary—Buffett is the canny stock-market investor, Soros the reader of shifting global tides in trade and currencies, Volcker the regulator and governor, sheriff and clean-up crew—they have very much in common.

All three men have more than 50 years of deep involvement in markets. All are skeptical of Wall Street frenzies. They believe that markets tend to be right, but usually only over the medium term. Today, all three are key economic advisors to President Obama.

With the benefit of his own deep understanding of markets and finance, Morris brilliantly analyzes the records of these men, distils their wisdom and experience, and argues for the importance of consistent values in navigating the treacherous terrain of today's globalized world.

About Charles Morris

Charles R. Morris is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including American Catholic, The Sages, and The Tycoons.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Joel on February 26, 2020

FOR INVESTORS AS A WHOLE, RETURNS DECREASE AS MOTION INCREASES. Soros sniffs out incipient bubbles and rides them, confident he can get out before the pop. From 1969 to 2000, when he retired from active FM, Soros Quantum Fund returned 31%pa. Soros respects the herd. Not because its right, but because i......more

Goodreads review by Sir-Brighton on September 20, 2019

It's a very cool read if you don't have the time to read George Soros's Alchemy of Finance and Buffett's Snowball. There's always something new to learn from these very different but very successful investors. The Paul bit was very fascinating because he seems to have the talent and knack for turnaro......more

Goodreads review by Viktor on July 07, 2020

3 well-written short biographies on 3 intellectual giants. Strikes a bad balance between depth and accessibility - too tough for the layman to digest, too shallow to bring much news to the professional. The author's own conclusions are very enlightening however.......more

Goodreads review by Arun on March 28, 2022

Well it’s just ok! It’s 3 incomplete biographies of 3 geniuses in the finance domain. It doesn’t link them well. Nor are they from different eras and hence showcasing how they are same or different. The content is well researched, but is just a force fit to match the title......more

Goodreads review by Mo on November 12, 2020

Not worth listening or reading......more