Straight to Hell

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True Tales of Deviance, Debauchery and Billion-Dollar Deals

By John LeFevre

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Straight to Hell by John LeFevre is a candid memoir that delves into the wild world of Wall Street investment banking. Through a series of outrageous anecdotes, the author unveils the hedonistic lifestyle and high-stakes operations that define the industry's culture. The book offers a raw look into both the thrill and the excesses of this cutthroat career, blending humour with sharp insights.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this witty and unapologetic dive into the outrageous world of high finance, filled with scandalous tales from the banking industry's elite. This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by insider stories and the irreverent humour that exposes the excesses and eccentricities of Wall Street's playgrounds.

From the man behind the infamous @GSElevator Twitter account, true stories from the wild world of international finance.

From the man behind the infamous @GSElevator Twitter account, true stories from the wild world of international finance.

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Over the past three years, the notorious @GSElevator Twitter feed has offered a hilarious, shamelessly voyeuristic look into the real world of international finance. Hundreds of thousands followed the account, Goldman Sachs launched an internal investigation, and when the true identity of the man behind it all was revealed, it created a national media sensation - but that's only part of the story.

Where @GSElevator captured the essence of the banking elite with curated jokes and submissions overheard by readers, Straight to Hell adds John LeFevre's own story - an unapologetic and darkly funny account of a career as a globe-conquering investment banker spanning New York, London, and Hong Kong.

Straight to Hell pulls back the curtain on a world that is both hated and envied, taking readers from the trading floors and roadshows to private planes and after-hours overindulgence. Full of shocking lawlessness, boyish antics, and win-at-all-costs schemes, this is the definitive take on the deviant, dysfunctional, and absolutely excessive world of finance.

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Straight to Hell by John LeFevre has been described as an audacious and controversial account that outshines even the wild tales depicted in The Wolf of Wall Street. The reviews portray LeFevre as an unapologetically brash figure, with a narrative filled with excessive drinking and vice, akin to a partying fraternity member's dream. Critics highlight its provocative and potentially offensive content, underscoring its depiction of the high-octane lifestyle in finance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611855500

Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

Collections

Biography & Memoir Finance & Economics Finance & Investment John LeFevre Non-Fiction

About the Author

John LeFevre has enjoyed a distinguished career in international finance. He joined Salomon Brothers immediately out of college, and worked for Citigroup in New York, London, and Hong Kong. In 2010 he was hired by Goldman Sachs to be head of debt syndicate in Asia, a position that he eventually did not take due to a contractual issue. He has written for Business Insider and has been interviewed about @GSElevator by the New York Times, CNN, the Financial Times and other outlets.