The Life and Times of a Messianic Billionaire
Michael T. Kaufman spent close to forty years at The New York Times as a reporter, foreign correspondent, columnist, and editor. He has won the George Polk Award for foreign reporting and has received a Guggenheim Fellowship. This is his sixth book. Born in Paris, he lives in Manhattan with his wife.
“A fascinating account of one of the great men of our times.” –The
New York Times Book Review
“Masterly . . . [Kaufman] is a likable and intelligent narrator who
writes with both insight and compassion.” –The Washington Post Book
World
“A flinty-eyed exposition of a brilliant capitalist, devoted
provocateur, and accidental humanitarian. You come away believing
it is possible to be a really rich man and a really good man after
all.” –The New York Times
“Kaufman excels at dissecting and explaining Soros's psychological
makeup.” –Salon
“Kaufman’s biography of Soros meets a higher truth standard than
most . . . A compelling narrative notable for its candor and
breadth.” –The Plain Dealer
“What’s memorable about Kaufman’s biography is its exploration of
Soros as a man who satisfied his contemplative side not by making
money but by finding visionary ways to spend it.” –Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel
“The enthralling story of an extraordinary individual. . . .
Rewarding reading on several levels–as an adventure story, as food
for serious philosophical speculation, and as a peek into the world
of high financial wheeling and dealing.” –Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
“Surprisingly even-handed. . . . A thoughtful analysis on the
complex intersection of wealth and compassion.”–Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette
“Engaging. . . .To call Soros complex is an understatement. . . .
Clearly written and thoroughly researched.” –San José Mercury
News
“A fascinating book about an exceedingly complicated and
competitive man.” –The Jewish Advocate
"A fascinating account of one of the great men of our times."
-The New York Times Book Review
"Masterly . . . [Kaufman] is a likable and intelligent narrator who
writes with both insight and compassion." -The Washington Post
Book World
"A flinty-eyed exposition of a brilliant capitalist,
devoted provocateur, and accidental humanitarian. You come away
believing it is possible to be a really rich man and a really good
man after all." -The New York Times
"Kaufman excels at dissecting and explaining Soros's
psychological makeup." -Salon
"Kaufman's biography of Soros meets a higher truth standard than
most . . . A compelling narrative notable for its candor and
breadth." -The Plain Dealer
"What's memorable about Kaufman's biography is its
exploration of Soros as a man who satisfied his contemplative side
not by making money but by finding visionary ways to spend it."
-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"The enthralling story of an extraordinary individual. . .
. Rewarding reading on several levels-as an adventure story, as
food for serious philosophical speculation, and as a peek into the
world of high financial wheeling and dealing." -Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
"Surprisingly even-handed. . . . A thoughtful analysis on
the complex intersection of wealth and compassion."-Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette
"Engaging. . . .To call Soros complex is an understatement.
. . . Clearly written and thoroughly researched." -San Jose
Mercury News
"A fascinating book about an exceedingly complicated and
competitive man." -The Jewish Advocate
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