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Going for Broke Living on the Edge in the World’s Richest Country

Alissa Quart

A collection of compelling, hard-hitting first-person essays, poems, and photos that expose what our punitive social systems do to so many Americans. Going for Broke

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The Shawn Ryan Show

It was mentioned as Sam's second book, and part of his overall book series detailing his life's experiences.

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I got two books. I got a third book getting ready to come out. Or really counting the small documentaries, there's been a lot of small docos done on me. But the full feature documentary, they're start...

— Episode: #37 Machine Gun Preacher - Sam Childers

Episode: #37 Machine Gun Preacher - Sam Childers

It was mentioned as Sam's second book, and part of his overall book series detailing his life's experiences.

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I got two books. I got a third book getting ready to come out. Or really counting the small documentaries, there's been a lot of small docos done on me. But the full feature documentary, they're starting another one here soon. The second movie, Machine Gun Preacher. None of that stuff would have happened if I would have quit.

All of my stories are in my first book and my second book. First book is Another Man's War. And my second book is Living on the Edge.

British Scandal

The hosts repeatedly suggested the book as a key resource for listeners who wanted to understand the Barings Bank collapse, listing it alongside several other titles. They highlighted it as a recommended source for deeper insight into the story of Nick Leeson and the bank's downfall. The overall tone was that the book was a valuable addition for anyone seeking more detail on the scandal.

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Episode: Encore: Breaking Barings | On the Run | 3

It was recommended to learn more about the Barings bank collapse.

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If you'd like to know more about this story we especially recommend the books All That Glitters, The Fall of Bearings by John Gapper and Nicholas Denton, Going for Broke by Judith Warnsley and Rogue Trader by Nick Leeson.

Episode: Encore: Breaking Barings | In the Pit | 2

This book was suggested as a source for the podcast episode, likely providing information about the collapse of Barings Bank.

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If you'd like to know more about this story, we especially recommend the books All That Glitters, The Fall of Bearings by John Gapper and Nicholas Denton, Going for Broke by Judith Ronsley, and Rogue Trader by Nick Gleeson.

Episode: Encore: Breaking Barings | Under the Water | 1

It was recommended for further information on the story of Nick Leeson and Barings Bank, along with three other books.

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If you'd like to know more about this story, we especially recommend the books All That Glitters, The Fall of Bearings by John Gapper and Nicholas Denton. Going for Broke by Judith Rawnsley and Rogue Trader by Nick Leeson.

Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.