Michael Lewis is a financial journalist and writer who has published fifteen nonfiction books, of which eight were national bestsellers in the United States. In 2011, Lewis’ book Moneyball was turned into a major film starring Brad Pitt and Philip Seymour Hoffman. He’s currently a contributing editor to Vanity Fair.
Flash Boys (2014) is an investigation into the dark underbelly of the US financial markets. It also chronicles the birth of a new stock exchange, the IEX, created to counteract a rigged system that was facilitated by technological loopholes and a lack of transparency.
Moneyball (2003) follows the remarkable transformation of the Oakland Athletics, a Major League Baseball team. Under visionary general manager Billy Beane, the club defies conventional wisdom by leveraging the power of Sabermetrics, a data-driven approach to building a competitive roster.
The Undoing Project (2016) transports you into the intriguing minds of two revolutionary psychologists: Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky. This gripping narrative reveals their journey to reshape our understanding of human decision-making and how unseen biases are influencing us at every turn.
The Premonition by Michael Lewis is a gripping non-fiction book that delves into the world of public health and the individuals who foresaw the COVID-19 pandemic long before it hit. Through in-depth research and interviews, Lewis uncovers the systemic failures and the lack of preparedness that allowed the virus to spread rapidly. The book offers a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges faced by public health officials and the urgent need for change in our approach to future pandemics.
The Blind Side tells the extraordinary true story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who becomes an All-American football player with the help of a caring family. This inspiring book explores the power of love, determination, and the impact of a single act of kindness. It delves into the complexities of race, class, and the American education system, while celebrating the potential for transformation and success.
Going Infinite (2023) offers a behind-the-scenes look at the scandal surrounding Sam Bankman-Fried and the epic collapse of his cryptocurrency companies. It aims to answer the question: How can a man go from earning billions of dollars in a matter of years to losing it all in a matter of months?
Boomerang (2011) by Michael Lewis takes a closer look at the global financial crisis and its aftermath. Through a series of captivating essays, Lewis investigates how different countries, including Iceland, Greece, and Ireland, contributed to the economic meltdown and reveals the surprising and often absurd consequences that followed. With his trademark wit and insight, Lewis uncovers the underlying issues that continue to shape the world's economy.