1929
Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“It is one of the best narrative histories I’ve read.”
—The Wall Street Journal
A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 • One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025 • Named a BEST BOOK OF 2025 by The Washington Post, TIME, The Economist, Air Mail, Bloomberg, Fast Company, Katie Couric Media, and History
From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis,” (The Atlantic) comes a riveting narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history—one with ripple effects that still shape our society today.
In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded—one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin.
With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, New York Times bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naïveté in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today’s world—where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again.
This is not just a story about money. 1929 is a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that this time is different. It’s about disregarded alarm bells, financiers who fell from grace, and skeptics who saw the crash coming—only to be dismissed until it was too late.
Hailed as a landmark book, Too Big to Fail reimagined how financial crises are told. Now, with 1929, Sorkin delivers an immersive, electrifying account of the most pivotal market collapse of all time—with lessons that remain as urgent as ever. More than just a history, 1929 is a crucial blueprint for understanding the cycles of speculation, the forces that drive financial upheaval, and the warning signs we ignore at our peril.
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1929- A must read
This book is a detailed account of the events leading up to the crash of 1929, the crash itself and its aftermath. The detail is spellbinding, down to individual meetings, conversations and phone calls. Most importantly, it paints a fascinating tapestry of human nature by analyzing the actions and the motivations of the principal actors. If you’ve ever been addicted to binge-watching television, think twice before picking up this book- you will not be able to put it down. PS- I’ve never reviewed anything before. If I get this posted despite everything Apple is putting me through, it will be a miracle.
A Whole New Understanding
Andrew Ross Sorkin wrote the most thorough history of the depression that my parents lived through but hardly ever spoke of in detail. The book answers any question you may have of such a tumultuous time.
Important read, not as gripping as Too Big
This is probably unfair bc I worked for a major financial institution during the 2008 financial crisis (that was featured in the book) and it felt more like reliving an exhilarating time, but I do not find this read as much of a page turner. Still, incredibly informative and entertaining. There were aspects that felt like they were thrown in to spice it up (Churchill, for example). Still, very well written and had me questioning my investment strategy the whole time. This one reads more like a history book than a tabloid (no offense meant in either case) but still impressive. Can only imagine the extensive research. Well done.