The Fish That Ate the Whale

The Life and Times of America's Banana King

Rich Cohen

The book chronicles the rags-to-riches tale of Samuel Zemurray, a Jewish immigrant who started with nothing and built a powerful banana empire in the United States. It delves into his influence on the banana trade, corporate battles, and interventions in Central American politics.

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Sweet and Low

A Family Story

Rich Cohen

The book chronicles the multigenerational saga of the author's family, focusing on the rise and fall of their artificial sweetener business, Sweet'N Low. It delves into the family's complex dynamics, legal battles, and the American Dream, set against the backdrop of Brooklyn's post-war Jewish community.

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