Summary:
The memoir recounts the personal journey of a former hedge fund trader, detailing his ascent to the top of Wall Street's trading floors, surrounded by a world of high finance, extreme wealth, and subsequent descent into the darker side of the financial industry, marked by substance abuse and ethical compromises. It provides an insider's view of the financial industry's culture of excess and the personal toll it takes on those who navigate it.
Key points:
1. Addiction's Power: The author's struggle with drug and Wall Street addiction shows how it can lead to self-destruction, regardless of wealth or success.
