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10 February 2010
Good Book! Thoughtful!
I heard this book from newspaper, and it seems very interesting. In his own words Paulson comes off every bit as bombastic, hard-charging, egocentric, and conceited as he was in print, in person, and as Secretary of the Treasury. And that's both a good and bad thing. It certainly makes for interesting and lively reading, as Paulson recounts his efforts to stave off financial collapse, and virtually around-the-clock efforts to prop up failing financial institutions. But on the downside there's a lack of mea culpas, or insight into what he felt were failings or misgivings about the courses he chose along with Fed Chairman Bernanke and New York Reserve Chairman Geitner. And for someone normally so self-assured, there are moments where Paulson has a lack of clarity or insight into who pushed for what courses of action. Overall, I'd recommend the book if you are interested in the current crisis.