Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
This is a fictionalized biography of a securities speculator named Jesse Livermore. The first-person narrative focuses entirely on the adventures in market speculation in the life of Jesse Livermore, wasting no time on other personal details. It describes the emotions, mistakes, lessons, and results of many episodes. Sometimes it even goes into so much detail […]
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance weaves philosophical monologues into a simple first-person narrative about a cross-country motorcycle trip to achieve a very unique atmosphere. The simplicity of the main plot combined with the extensive contemplative tone make for a very peaceful reading experience. The philosophy is fairly deep, but not in the sense […]
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