It was a time when anything seemed possible–instant wealth; glittering fame; fabulous luxury–and for a run of magical weeks in the spring and summer of 1920; Charles Ponzi made it all come true. Promising to double investors’ money in three months; the dapper; charming Ponzi raised the “rob Peter to pay Paul†scam to an art form. At the peak of his success; Ponzi was raking in more than $2 million a week at his office in downtown Boston. Then his house of cards came crashing down–thanks in large part to the relentless investigative reporting of Richard Grozier’s Boston Post. A classic American tale of immigrant life and the dream of success; Ponzi’s Scheme is the amazing story of the magnetic scoundrel who launched the most successful scheme of financial alchemy in modern history.
#1479776 in Books Dowland Seth 2015-11-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x .90 x 6.30l; .0 #File Name: 0812247604280 pagesFamily Values and the Rise of the Christian Right
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Insightful read on the faith communities' impact on politics and surprisingly vice versaBy Auburn RedThis is a "read" that stays with you long after the book is finished. Is it the faith community that has manipulated the political community or is it the other way around ? Seth reveals how great social issues of our day and days gone by have been largely decided by the ability to mobilize masses of believers around catch phrases. Definitely a foundational read for anyone that truly cares about the issues that are affecting our society and is concerned about the boundary of faith and religion; much less the one between religion and government.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An important read - definitely recommend this book- especially in this election yearBy Obi-Wan ChuckFinally; a clear breakdown and thorough understanding of the elusive concept of 'family values.' Dr. Dowland's writing is clear and sequential for anyone; academic or not; to understand how America's GOP ended up bedfellows with the conservative evangelicals. An important read - definitely recommend this book- especially in this election year.
