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Secrets of the Street: The Dark Side of Making Money

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The thesis of this book appears to be that Wall Street insiders have the ability to cheat and use it. His examples virtually always used anonymous people. I am a bond I-banker so little in here really surprised me and in many ways it became boring. An avid stock investor with no finance experience may find it titillating where I did not.

I read the book hoping for interesting stories. There were a few like the female who had no problems using whatever tools were necessary. Otherwise, it was relatively bland. There are many other books on this subject more interesting.

It is quite clear that the author had some first-hand experiences with people portrayed in his book. He (author) presents a clear picture of inner workings of the big and small Wall Street people. I can not say that he is biased in any sense; he just presents the truth. It may hurt, but that is the reality people experience every day. One can not simply close his/her eyes. The market is calling...

This is a book everyone should read, it open your eyes to what really is going on in the street and the biggest secrets of "making money quick" scam.

The author supports his point by giving multiple examples of illigal activities on the Street. The book is full of references to big and small names that keep the markets going. It presents an idea that only the fitties will survive the run. It clearly follows and correlates what the Street has been known for, making big money in the least amount of time. I think that many people of diverse professions will enjoy this book.

This is without a doubt the best book I have ever read in regards to the inner workings of the Stock Markets. I have read it 3 times and have found it to be one of those rare books that you wish would never end. Without any question this book should be required reading for anyone that is interesting in becoming an active investor, or would like to know the real inside story of the Markets.

Fortunately I read this book before dot com fever took over the world, and although I have participated in buying into a few IPOs I've done so wisely thanks to Marcial. If more people understood what appears to be common sense on Wall Street, there would be fewer investors willing to call themselves Fools with pride.

In time, this book and others like it will become the lingua franca of a sobered investing public. These days it seems like only a sober few know. I'm glad I do.