Conspiracy of Fools
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
784
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Conspiracy of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald explores the catastrophic downfall of Enron, once celebrated as "America's Most Innovative Company," through organized accounting fraud spearheaded by Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow and supported by top executives, resulting in immense financial loss, job terminations, and a major scandal. The book includes discussions of deceptive business practices and substantial financial losses.
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Kurt Eichenwald's Conspiracy of Fools offers a meticulous and gripping account of the Enron scandal, praised for its thorough research and engaging storytelling. Critics commend its accessibility and depth, though some find it dense and overwhelming in detail. Overall, it provides a compelling chronicle of corporate corruption.
Readers with a keen interest in corporate scandals, financial intrigue, and investigative journalism will enjoy Conspiracy of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald. Fans of books like Too Big to Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin and The Smartest Guys in the Room by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind will find this compelling narrative on the Enron scandal particularly engaging.
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784
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2005
Adult
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