Book description
Hear the raw, urgent whispers of the 2008 financial earthquake through the very voices that lived it. Andrew Ross Sorkin's Too Big to Fail isn't just a book-it's the definitive, heartbeat-racing audiobook you've been waiting for. Forget dry history; Sorkin, the legendary New York Times financial journalist who broke the biggest stories, delivers the unfiltered, moment-by-moment chaos from the heart of the storm. You'll sit in the corner office at Lehman Brothers, overhear secret talks in Seoul, and feel the panic in Timothy Geithner's voice as he begs Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson: "We've got to get some foam down on the runway!"
Why listen? Because this is financial history made visceral. Sorkin's unprecedented access-gaining trust from the very titans like Jamie Dimon and Lloyd Blankfein-unspools never-before-told details. You'll hear the ego clashes, the frantic late-night calls, and the terrifying reality that the system was too big to fail-and the people running it were too arrogant to see it coming. The audiobook format is genius here. You don't just read about the collapse; you hear the tension crackling in the room, the weight of decisions that nearly sank the global economy.
This isn't just a lesson in banking-it's a masterclass in human nature. It reveals how greed, hubris, and a decade of risky decisions created a crisis that reshaped your life, your job, your savings. Sorkin's storytelling is so gripping, you'll forget you're learning; you'll be holding your breath as the Fed scrambles. And the best part? You absorb this critical history effortlessly while commuting, cooking, or winding down-no dense pages, just pure, urgent narrative.
The truth is, understanding this moment is how we navigate the next one. Too Big to Fail doesn't just explain the crash-it makes you feel why it matters today. Don't just learn about the crisis; experience it, in the words of those who were there. Press play. Your financial future (and your peace of mind) will thank you. This is the audiobook that turns history into your most powerful tool.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience