Boy Wonder of Wall Street: The Life and Times of Financier Eddie Gilbert [Hardcover]

Richard Whittingham (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1587991748 | ISBN-13: 978-1587991745 | Publication Date: July 10, 2003 | Edition: 1

Ever oscillating between absolute triumph and failure, the volatile life of the acrobatic financial genius Eddie Gilbert is a drama bordering on Shakespearean proportions. Jailed two times and on his way to making his third fortune, Eddie Gilbert’s is a most entertaining real life story. Although reminiscent of famous financiers, such as Michael Milken, Gilbert’s story has yet to be heard.

Editorial Reviews

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"Eddie Gilbert is a financially creative genius, who naively trusted the wrong people. this will be a fascinating read for everyone, especially those who consider themselves survivors. You won’t want to leave it until you have consumed the final chapter which will resonate within you for days to come.

"My deceased friend Fred Rose said to him, "Eddie, you got a Mulligan." If one read this as a movie script, it would be beyond belief; but we know it’s a true story. Eddie Gilbert has as great an ability to evaluate and negotiate a deal as anyone I have run across in my 43 years in Wall street and almost 15 subsequent ears as an investor.

About the Author

Richard Wittingham is the author of 28 books, including two novels: State Street and Their Kind of Town, which have been published in both hardback and paperback editions. Among his works of non-fiction is Martial Justice, the Last Mass Execution in the United States, adapted as a History Channel television special in 1998. The Library of Congress has honored Wittingham¿s chronicle of the early days of professional football, What a Game They Played. He has also shared credits on book projects with Sir Edmund Hillary, Joe DiMaggio, and LIFE Magazine, and is the author of numerous feature articles for Encyclopedia Brittannica, the Associated Press, the Chicago Tribune and several national magazines.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Texere; 1 edition (July 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587991748
• ISBN-13: 978-1587991745
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Many Lives of Eddie Gilbert, June 4, 2003

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Robert D. McSween (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boy Wonder of Wall Street: The Life and Times of Financier Eddie Gilbert (Hardcover)

I have known Eddie Gilbert personally for over a decade, and I find that at 80 years old he continues to work as hard as most people in their 30's. He is a driven man, whose ambition is boundless.

This recent book is a swift read and covers the major events in Eddie's life in a well researched and balanced way. From the heights of two separate fortunes to the depths of two jail stints, it is really an amazing story. The most amazing part is that it is true. Eddie Gilbert is still making history today as a very, very successful real estate investor. Everything he touches turns to gold. He is a very loyal family man, who values friendships and would do everything to follow through on his word.

I recommend reading the book, not for its literary merits, which are very modest, but for the truly extraordinary story of the many lives of Eddie Gilbert.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Need a new hero in your life?, August 29, 2003

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Bill Hare (Dallas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boy Wonder of Wall Street: The Life and Times of Financier Eddie Gilbert (Hardcover)

Richard Whittingham has always produced exciting and important books (in military history, police novels, sports history, etc.). So it shouldn't have come as a surprise when I picked up his latest, "Boy Wonder of Wall Street" (biography), and had trouble putting it down. But I was surprised. After all, what's to admire about another financier (yawn), especially one who has been labeled an "embezzler" and a "crook"(ugh)? Well, Whittingham has produced again. "Boy Wonder" is spellbinding. It's a consistently surprising, revealing and ultimately heart-warming tale of a truly unforgettable character. Rarely in biography (and fiction, for that matter) is an ending of sweet redemption so winningly delivered --- and I have given away nothing with that statement except that this is a terrific read that will stay with you a long time. Need a new hero in your life? Eddie Gilbert's your man. Five stars!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best business book of the year!, June 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Boy Wonder of Wall Street: The Life and Times of Financier Eddie Gilbert (Hardcover)

This well written book is a facinating review of a very intelligent man that made some poor decisions early in his career and spent most of his life redeeming himself to the public and his friends. It is wonderful to read about his ultimate success in overcoming the adversity of the press, the legal system and the cutthroat Wall Street environment. The book illustrates that it is possible to have been in jail and to be financially successful and respected by family and business associates alike in the end.

The author did a excellent job of researching the material that has resulted in a very factual, objective narrative... but it still reads like a novel!

I would strongly recommend purchasing this book, particularly if you are a business leader that must make people judgements.