PRAISE FOR HEDGEHOGGING

"Barton Biggs writes about markets with grater style, clarity, and insight than any other observer of the Wall Street scene. his new book, Hedgehogging, entertains immensely even as it provides countless valuable lessons regarding hedge funds and the investment world they inhabit." - David F. Swensen, Chief Investment Officer, Yale University

"Since the glory days of the tech bubble, investing has become a perilous enterprise. Not the least for those running money in the proliferating hedge fund business. In hedgehogging, Biggs offers a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes at the personalities and egos making decisions about the enormous sums being dumped en masse into these funds. This book is great, It's full of personal anecdotes and critical insights from an insider's insider. You should not even consider giving money to anyone on Wall Street ever again until you've read this book." - Addison Wiggin, Agora Financial LLC, author of the New York Times bestseller The Demise of the Dollar, and coauthor of Empire of Debt

Rare is the Opportunity to chat with a legendary figure and hear the unvarnished truth about what really goes on behind the scenes. Hedgehogging represents just such an opportunity, allowing you to step inside the world of Wall Street with Barton Biggs as he discusses investing in general, hedge funds in particular, and how he has learned to find and profit from the best moneymaking opportunities in an eat-what-you-kill, cutthroat investment world.

Barton Biggs was a Wall Street legend, trusted by investors around the globe. Now, in his last book, Biggs offers savvy insights into the innermost workings of the markets--today and for the years to come. Packed with keen insights, global experiences, and opinionated stances on investing, "Diary of a Hedgehog: " "Biggs' Final Words on the Markets" explores the ongoing downward economic spiral and where it's headed, to help readers keep their money safe and secure.

Offering a unique look at the current state of the markets, why they continue to be depressed, and where we can go from here, "Diary of a Hedgehog: " "Biggs' Final Words on the Markets" is the ultimate guide to how investors--and the general public--should be handling their finances.The last book from investment legend Barton Biggs Offers investors and business readers of all levels of experience new insights into the current economic crisis Presents news ideas for readers looking to make the most of their money in the face of ongoing market turbulence

Insightful and creative, "Diary of a Hedgehog: " "Biggs' Final Words on the Markets" is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to understand what's up with the market, where it's headed, and how to respond.

An intriguing look at how past market wisdom can help you survive and thrive during uncertain times

In "Wealth, War & Wisdom, " legendary Wall Street investor Barton Biggs reveals how the turning points of World War II intersected with market performance, and shows how these lessons can help the twenty-first-century investor comprehend our own perilous times as well as choose the best strategies for the modern market economy.

Through these pages, Biggs skillfully discusses the performance of equities in both victorious and defeated countries, examines how individuals preserved their wealth despite the ongoing battles, and explores whether or not public equities were able to increase in value and serve as a wealth preserver. Biggs also looks at how other assets, including real estate and gold, fared during this dynamic and devastating period, and offers valuable insights on preserving one's wealth for future generations. With clear, concise prose, Biggs
Reveals how the investment insights of truly trying times can be profitably applied to modern day investment endeavorsFollows the performance of global markets against the backdrop of World War IIOffers many relevant lessons-about life, politics, financial markets, wealth, and survival-that can help you thrive in the face of adversity

"Wealth, War & Wisdom" contains essential insights that will help you navigate modern financial markets during the uncertain times that will increasingly define this new century.