Kurt Eichenwald Bücher

Der Enron-Skandal gilt als einer der größten Wirtschaftsskandale der Geschichte und wird hier in einem fesselnden Sachbuch-Thriller aufgerollt. Enron, einst einer der zehn größten Konzerne der USA, war ein Paradebeispiel für das ungebremste Wachstum und die risikolosen Spekulationen der New Economy. Die Manager des Unternehmens waren hochangesehene Persönlichkeiten in Wirtschaft und Politik, bis das Bild im Dezember 2001 abrupt zerbrach: Enron meldete Insolvenz an. Massive Bilanzfälschungen führten zu einem der folgenreichsten Skandale der US-Wirtschaft, der Wall Street den Atem raubte. Milliarden Dollar Schaden, zehntausende verlorene Arbeitsplätze und ein Präsident, der ins Wanken geriet – die Folgen waren verheerend. Kurt Eichenwald beleuchtet minutiös, wie Größenwahn, blindes Vertrauen und rücksichtsloses Machtstreben zu diesem Desaster führten. Auf Basis dreijähriger Recherchen gewährt er Einblicke hinter verschlossene Türen, lässt den Leser an Konferenzen und geheimen Absprachen teilhaben und zeigt die Akteure, darunter den Aufstieg des Bosses Ken Lay. Fasziniert und entsetzt verfolgt man das gefährliche Spiel um Geld und Macht, das immer dramatischere Verluste zur Folge hat. Eichenwald meistert die Balance zwischen Fakten und Fiktion meisterhaft.

"The compelling story of an acclaimed journalist and New York Times bestselling author's ongoing struggle with epilepsy--his torturous decision to keep his condition a secret to avoid discrimination, and his ensuing decades-long battle to not only survive, but to thrive. Written with brutal and affecting honesty, Kurt Eichenwald, who was diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager, details the abuses he faced while incapacitated post-seizure, the discrimination he fought that almost cost him his education and employment, and the darkest moments when he contemplated suicide as the only solution to ending his physical and emotional pain. He recounts how medical incompetence would have killed him but for the heroic actions of a brilliant neurologist and the friendship of two young men who assumed part of the burden of his struggle. Ultimately, Eichenwald's is an inspirational tale, showing how a young man facing his own mortality on a daily basis could rise from the depths of despair to the heights of unimagined success"-- Provided by publisher

The narrative explores the intense and chaotic period following 9/11, offering a detailed account of the events that unfolded in the first 500 days. With a blend of thorough research and engaging storytelling, it delves into the political, social, and emotional ramifications of the attacks, presenting a gripping portrayal of a nation in turmoil. Eichenwald's expertise and narrative style create a vivid and immersive experience, making it as captivating as a thriller.

A page-turning true story of international scandal and corruption at the very highest levels of corporate America, this thriller unveils botched crimes, courtroom drama, suicide attempts, and an immense tangle of lies and deception.

In late 2001, the Enron Corporation--a darling of the financial world, a company whose executives were friends of presidents and the powerful--imploded virtually overnight, leaving vast wreckage in its wake and sparking a criminal investigation that would last for years. Journalist Eichenwald transforms the Enron scandal into a rip-roaring narrative of epic proportions, suitable for readers of thrillers and business books alike. In the roller-coaster style of a novel, the narrative takes readers behind every closed door--from the Oval Office to the executive suites, from the highest reaches of the Jusice Department to the homes and bedrooms of the top officers. It is a tale of global reach--from Houston to Washington, from Bombay to London, from Munich to Sao Paulo--laying out the unbelievable scenes that twisted together to create this shocking true story

The narrative unfolds a gripping true crime saga centered on a massive securities fraud scheme from the 1980s, involving illicit kickbacks and secretive agreements with criminals. The fallout affects over half a million individuals, many of whom lose their life savings, while high-profile figures like Onassis and Bush find themselves entangled in the scandal. This account reveals the depths of corruption and the devastating impact of financial deceit on ordinary lives.

The narrative delves into a captivating and bizarre true story that intertwines the FBI and corporate America, as uncovered by an award-winning investigative reporter. It promises a gripping exploration of the complexities and intrigues surrounding a significant event in American history, revealing the interplay between law enforcement and corporate interests.