Waffle Street, James Adams
Waffle Street, James Adams
List: $14.99 | Sale: $10.50
Club: $7.49

Waffle Street
The Confession and Rehabilitation of a Financier

Author: James Adams

Narrator: Scott Merriman

Unabridged: 10 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/02/2016

Synopsis

Jimmy Adams was laid off from a hedge fund in early 2009. Wearied by eight years in the bond market and disillusioned by the financial services profession, he decides to get an “honest job” for a change. Before he knows what hit him, Jimmy finds himself waiting on tables of barflies at his local Waffle House.Amidst the glorious chaos of the night shift, the 24-hour diner affords a bevy of comedic experiences as the author struggles to ingratiate himself with a motley crew of waiters and cooks. Unexpectedly, the restaurant also becomes a font of insight into financial markets and the human condition.In a uniquely hilarious and thought-provoking narrative, Waffle Street unravels the enigmas of money, banking, economics, and grits once and for all. As they laugh heartily at the author’s expense, readers will develop a profound appreciation for the first principle of economics: there really is no such thing as a free lunch.

About James Adams

James Adams is one of the world’s leading authorities on terrorism and intelligence, and for more than twenty-five years he has specialized in national security. He is also the author of fourteen bestselling books on warfare, with a particular emphasis on covert warfare. A former managing editor of the London Sunday Times and CEO of United Press International, he trained as a journalist in England, where he graduated first in the country. Now living in Southern Oregon, he has narrated numerous audiobooks and earned an AudioFile Earphones Award and two coveted Audie Award for best narration.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James

Good heavens, this book was brilliant. So brilliant, in fact, that I ordered twelve cases from the publisher just to have copies on hand to sell to my friends.......more

Goodreads review by Bart

This book is a good addition to the genre of do-it-yourself investment books launched by The Wealthy Barber, though it thinks of itself as more than that. Author James Adams, no doubt, imagines he has leveled Keynesian economics with this tome. He hasn't, but he has given it a good shot. There is rea......more

Goodreads review by Lynn

I found the book decently interesting, but the author was rather condescending both to the reader ("here's what money is") and to the people he interacts with at the Waffle House ("let me randomly talk about the Quran and statistical significance so I can educate you"). In the later parts of the boo......more

Goodreads review by Christina

I enjoyed this entertaining personal narrative of a financier who is laid off during the financial crisis and then takes a job at Waffle House. Read my full review here: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by dana nonnenmocher

Brilliant and moving I don't know how many persons could relate to the economic lessons here but having retired recently from a 40+ year career as a CPA, I could. What I learned from my career as a financial\business advisor is that the best ones possess a keen understanding of human nature and use i......more

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List