From Joe Kennedy's "sexcapades" to Jesse Livermore's suicide, this book portrays the drama, the dirt, and the financial doctrine of 100 amazingly inventive pioneers of finance – from business barons to scoundrels - folks who are best called characters – each a unique phenomenon. Now, or in 20 years, this book is a valuable part of any investor's library – a multi-level study of America's best and worst investors.

"FINALLY, an entertaining exposé on some unsung heroes and a few telling zeros of our industry."
- Ronald D. Peyton, President & CEO, Callan Associates, Inc.

"If you want to learn about finance and have fun at the same time, this is the book."
- James W.Michaels, Editor, Forbes magazine