"At last, a book about Baruch that transforms the myth into reality." - E. J. Kahn Jr. "Just a marvelous job, replete with wit, insight and grace." - Alan Abelson The larger than life story of one of Wall Street's biggest legends A self-made millionaire, expert stock trader, investor, venture capitalist, advisor to presidents, Bernard Baruch was one of the heaviest hitters ever to ply his trade in the markets. Even today, over 30 years after his death, he is still one of the most celebrated names on Wall Street. Written by acclaimed financial writer James Grant, this book covers Bernard Baruch's remarkable life and career. Grant delves into the Baruch's triumphs with a keen writing style and an extensive knowledge of Wall Street that previous biographers lacked. Learn about this financial titan's wheelings and dealings, the prestigious company he kept, and the incredible number of people he influenced. JAMES GRANT (New York, New York) is the author of three books. A regular commentator on CNN and a longtime panelist on the PBS television show Wall Street Week with Louis Ruykeyser, Grant is the founder and editor of Grant's Interest Rate Observer, a twice-monthly publication devoted to the credit markets.