Kabir Sehgal is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of twelve books such as Coined and Jazzocracy. Among his works are six children's books that he has written with his mother such as The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk and A Bucket of Blessings. A multi-GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY award-winning producer, he has collaborated with artists such as Chucho Valdés, Arturo O'Farrill, Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash, and Joey Alexander. Kabir is also a composer and musician who wrote an opera on the European debt crisis. Previously, he worked as a vice president at J.P. Morgan. He is a US Navy veteran and reserve officer who served on active duty with special operations in the Middle East. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the London School of Economics.
"An exceptional examination of the history of money. Kabir has
written an engaging narrative that spans thousands of years and
introduces readers to important people who have impacted the
chronicle of currency."--Jimmy Carter, Former US President
"If you've been waiting for an economic version of Eat, Pray, Love,
this may be it."--The New York Times Book Review
"Sehgal is a tireless and eloquent guide, and knows just how long
to stay at each stop."--Financial Times
"Coined doesn't resemble any of the usual text books on money. For
one thing, it's actually fun to read--and Kabir Sehgal will
stimulate your thinking about our financial crisis and
banking."--Paul Volcker, Former Chair of the Federal Reserve
"Coined is a world history of currency that looks at the different
forms money takes across time and across cultures. Mr. Sehgal's
anecdotes are wide-ranging and include the birth of exchange in the
Galapagos Islands; the art sought after by coin collectors in
Vietnam; a tour of the Federal Reserve's vaults in New York; and
the way bees trade pollen in the hive."--Bill Clinton, Former US
President
"Kabir Sehgal has created an ideal book for anyone interested in
understanding how money has impacted our world. His thought
provoking and impressive writing style makes this an enjoyable and
educational read."--William H. Rogers, Chairman & CEO, SunTrust
Banks
"Kabir Sehgal has done us a great service in writing this book. He
has presented in this book everything that money has meant to
people over the centuries and with a multidimensional perspective.
He has prepared the ground for us to take it forward, to give new
meaning to money, to assign it new roles in our lives, and imagine
the future of money as a foundation upon which we can build the
future of the world we all cherish. Thank you, Kabir."--Muhammad
Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Founder of Grameen Bank (from
foreword)
"Kabir Sehgal has tackled the topic of money and written a
fascinating account that weaves together history, philosophy, and
personal anecdotes. He provides insights that are both riveting and
thought-provoking."--Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve
Jobs and President of the Aspen Institute
"The best things in life are free, but ever since civilization
began money has had a profound impact on humanity. Kabir's book
brings the story of currency to life and is worth spending a few of
your hard-earned coins on."--Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin
Group
"Well-written. Clever. Innovative. This amazing book will get you
thinking about money in completely new ways. If you want to
understand how money has impacted the human condition, for better
or worse, and how it will continue to shape our behavior, read this
book."--Sheila Bair, Former Chair of the Federal Deposit
Corporation
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