Boomerang

Ever wondered how entire countries can go collectively insane with money? Discover the shocking, and often hilarious, truth behind the 2008 global financial crisis, as one of the world's best storytellers takes you on a tour of the epicenters of economic disaster. You'll travel from Iceland, where fishermen became investment bankers overnight, to Greece, where tax evasion became a national sport. Michael Lewis reveals the cultural quirks and human follies that fueled the collapse, offering a brilliant and unforgettable explanation of how the world went broke.

Michael Lewis is the bestselling author of The Big Short and Moneyball, renowned for his ability to transform complex financial subjects into gripping, character-driven narratives. A former bond salesman on Wall Street, his firsthand experience inside the financial world gives him a uniquely insightful and often humorous perspective on the causes and consequences of global economic crises. This insider's view, combined with his journalistic talent, allowed him to expose the absurdities and human follies behind the meltdowns chronicled in Boomerang.