{"title":"Thor Bjorgolfsson","description":"\u003cp\u003eThor Bjorgolfsson is a remarkable figure whose story captivates readers with tales of financial triumphs and tribulations. As Iceland's first billionaire, his journey is one of both monumental success and instructive setbacks, making his work a fascinating exploration of ambition and resilience. Bjorgolfsson's life has been a rollercoaster of high stakes and dramatic turns, all of which he shares with candid insight and engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBillions to Bust - and Beyond (New and Updated Edition)\u003c\/em\u003e, Bjorgolfsson offers a riveting account of his rise in international business, the pivotal role he played in Iceland's economy, and the eventual financial collapse that tested his resolve and ingenuity. This updated edition provides new perspectives and reflections on the lessons learned through the tumultuous phases of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e will find Bjorgolfsson's work both inspiring and instructive, offering lessons not only in wealth management and entrepreneurship but in personal growth and resilience. His writing is not just a memoir of financial gains and losses but a compelling narrative about the enduring human spirit. Dive into this collection to discover the dynamic life of a man who has experienced the pinnacle of success and the depths of financial adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"billions-to-bust-and-beyond-new-and-updated-edition-by-thor-bjorgolfsson-9781805220237","title":"Billions to Bust - and Beyond (New and Updated Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThor Bjorgolfsson is a self-styled adventure capitalist who became Iceland's first billionaire. By his 40th birthday, he had assets of around $4 billion. Among them was investment in Iceland's oldest bank, Landsbanki. However, during the 2008 financial meltdown, Landsbanki crashed, taking Bjorgolfsson with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe lost nearly everything, yet amazingly, by 2014 he had made good his losses, repaid his creditors, and rebuilt his empire. This new and extensively revised edition of \u003cem\u003eBillions to Bust - and Beyond\u003c\/em\u003e brings the buccaneering story of his extraordinary and ambitious achievements fully up to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288377966828,"sku":"9781805220237","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/82bdb3df750e959266acffb516cff798.jpg?v=1770633269"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/thor-bjorgolfsson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}