Saving the Financial System: How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Avoid Disaster – A Review of Too Big to Fail
“Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System” by Andrew Ross Sorkin is an insightful and compelling look into the 2008 financial crisis. From the government bailouts to the political wrangling between Wall Street executives, this book provides a detailed account of how both Washington and Wall Street worked together to prevent a total economic collapse. Through interviews with key players in the crisis, Sorkin paints a vivid portrait of the events leading up to and following the crash, offering an unprecedented level of insight into how this monumental event unfolded. This book is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the history of the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath.