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The True Life Story and Time–Tested Strategies of the World′s Greatest Trader "Excellent read! Captures the spirit and times of Jesse Livermore, legendary trader. The book tracks two major market crashes, love affairs, the shooting of Jesse Jr. by his mother, and two family suicides. . . . Never a dull moment." –Ace Greenberg, Chairman, Bear Stearns "Terrific. I started reading it when we took off from Seoul′s Kimbo Airport on my way to Germany. By the time we reached Novosibirsk, Russia . . . I had finished it. I just couldn′t put it down! Not only is it a great lesson in investing and trading, it′s a fascinating psychological study of what makes a great speculator tick. The rise and fall of a great speculator as well as the rise and fall of his family is great reading. The fact that it is based on interviews with Livermore′s survivors and witnesses to the events makes it even more interesting. Great writing."–Mark Mobius, Managing Director, Templeton Asset Management "As one of the most shrewd traders of all time, Jesse Livermore demonstrated how important discipline is when trading the market. Smitten . . . covers how Livermore created his rules . . . also reviews the lessons Livermore learned along the way to develop his strategies."–William J. O′Neil, Publisher, Investor′s Business Daily "A stock market classic! Most entertaining and informative book on the market that I have had the privilege to read in the last twenty years. A must–read for students of the stock market–great even for those who have no knowledge of the market. Grabs you from the start and holds you enthralled from cover to cover. Great book!"–Dan Sullivan, Publisher, The Chartist, Fund Manager, and Investment Advisor "After reading Smitten′s magnificent biography, two Japanese proverbs came to mind: ′Fortune favors the bold′ and ′Darkness lies one inch ahead.′ Smitten shows how fortune and darkness were integral parts of Livermore′s life . . . has the intrigue of a mystery novel and the lessons of a trading master. What more can one ask for? I eagerly recommend this book to anyone interested in history, the markets, and trading psychology."–Steve Nison, author of Japanese Candlestick Charting

Title Information

ISBN:

9780471023265

Pages:

336 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

13833

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Published:

24/10/2001

Edition:

illustrated edition

Financial Guru Reviews

Not an especially significant book, but should counterbalance any excitement you derive from Reminiscences.

Alistair Blair

Press and Industry Reviews

"Excellent read! Captures the spirit and times of Jesse Livermore, legendary trader. The book tracks two major market crashes, love affairs, the shooting of Jesse Jr. by his mother, and two family suicides. . . . Never a dull moment."
- Ace Greenberg, Chairman, Bear Stearns

"Terrific. I started reading it when we took off from Seoul's Kimbo Airport on my way to Germany. By the time we reached Novosibirsk, Russia . . . I had finished it. I just couldn't put it down! Not only is it a great lesson in investing and trading, it's a fascinating psychological study of what makes a great speculator tick. The rise and fall of a great speculator as well as the rise and fall of his family is great reading. The fact that it is based on interviews with Livermore's survivors and witnesses to the events makes it even more interesting. Great writing."
- Mark Mobius, Managing Director, Templeton Asset Management

"As one of the most shrewd traders of all time, Jesse Livermore demonstrated how important discipline is when trading the market. Smitten . . . covers how Livermore created his rules . . . also reviews the lessons Livermore learned along the way to develop his strategies."
- William J. O'Neil, Publisher, Investor's Business Daily

"A stock market classic! Most entertaining and informative book on the market that I have had the privilege to read in the last twenty years. A must-read for students of the stock market-great even for those who have no knowledge of the market. Grabs you from the start and holds you enthralled from cover to cover. Great book!"
- Dan Sullivan, Publisher, The Chartist, Fund Manager, and Investment Advisor

"After reading Smitten's magnificent biography, two Japanese proverbs came to mind: 'Fortune favors the bold' and 'Darkness lies one inch ahead.' Smitten shows how fortune and darkness were integral parts of Livermore's life . . . has the intrigue of a mystery novel and the lessons of a trading master. What more can one ask for? I eagerly recommend this book to anyone interested in history, the markets, and trading psychology."
- Steve Nison, author of Japanese Candlestick Charting

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About Richard Smitten

RICHARD SMITTEN is a full–time author and trader who resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He holds a BA in English from the University of Western Ontario. As executive vice president of MTS International, he oversaw personnel on North Sea oil rigs, the design of the Dassault Mirage jet fighter, and security for the then newly discovered Nigerian oil fields. He also worked for the Vick Chemical Company where he became marketing director of the Canadian division. Smitten is the author of a number of books, including The Godmother, Capital Crimes, and Legal Tender, and the coauthor (with Robin Moore) of Inside the Cocaine Cartel.

Contents of Jesse Livermore

The Great Bear of Wall Street

The Back Story

The San Francisco Earthquake Rumble in New York

The Crash of 1907

The Cotton King

Back on His Game

Perfects His Market Theory

Stock Pools and Scandals

Boston Billy

The Crash of 1929

When to Hold and When to Fold

Livermore's Money-Management Rules

Livermore's Luck Sours

The Shooting of Jesse Livermore Jr.

Facing the Grim Reaper

Appendix: Livermore Laws and Trading Secrets Revealed