Analysis Of Michael Lewiss Liar Poker - 1467 Words

Financial journalist and New York Times best seller, Michael Lewis is the author of many published books on various subjects ranging from politics to Wall Street. 2008 global financial meltdown with the build-up the housing and credit bubble during the 2000s are the main topics of some of his best sellers’ books: â€Å"Flash Boys†, â€Å"The Big Short†, and â€Å"Boomerang†. Rare storyteller’s ability to make the virtually any subject, lucid and compelling is the main reason of his popularity. He received an MSc in economics from the London School of Economics. After graduation, he worked for three years as an investment banker for Salomon Brothers before leaving to write his first book. Liar s Poker was based partially on his own experience at Solomon Brothers. His most current work includes columnist writing for â€Å"Bloomberg News† as well as contributing writer for â€Å"Vanity Fair† magazine. His freelance articles were published in â€Å"The New York Times† Magazine, â€Å"The New Yorker†, â€Å"Gourmet†, â€Å"Slate†, â€Å"Sports Illustrated†, â€Å"Foreign Affairs†, and â€Å"Poetry Magazine†. Mr. Lewis worked as editor and columnist for the British Weekly â€Å"The Spectator† and for â€Å"The New Republic†as senior editor and campaign correspondent. Mr. Lewis gained experience in television. For ABC-TV’s â€Å"Nightline;† he filmed and narrated short pieces. For British Broadcasting Corporation, he created and presented a four-part documentary on the social consequences of the internet. Recently Mr. Lewis recorded stories for the