{"product_id":"boomerang-lewis-9780241955024","title":"Boomerang by Michael Lewis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eBoomerang: The Biggest Bust\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Michael M. Lewis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #7f8c8d;\"\u003eA Tour de Force of Financial Disaster Tourism\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f6f7; border-left: 5px solid #7f8c8d; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e;\"\u003e📉 MACROECONOMICS \u0026amp; MARKET MELTDOWNS\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eAn incisive, politically incorrect, and highly analytical investigation into the sovereign debt crises that swept across Europe, exposing the dangerous realities of over-leveraged economies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eBoomerang: The Biggest Bust\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling financial journalist Michael Lewis embarks on a fascinating and timely investigation into the true natures of the countries caught up in—and actively exacerbating—the global economic meltdown. Moving beyond Wall Street, Lewis travels to the epicenters of European financial chaos to deliver a masterclass in macroeconomic reporting. He examines the absurdities of infrastructure costs in Greece, the explosive insurance scams of Range Rover owners in Iceland, the national firesale of Ireland, and the rigid expectations of the German banking system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThrough his trademark blend of incisive wit, terrifying clarity, and character-driven storytelling, Lewis answers the questions surrounding how entire nations allowed themselves to become wildly over-leveraged. The book stands as a vital academic and financial resource, demonstrating how localized financial mismanagement and behavioral economics create a boomerang effect that ultimately hits the global economy squarely in the face. It is an essential read for understanding the intersection of national identity and global finance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acclaimed financial journalist and the author of numerous influential bestsellers, including \u003cem\u003eThe Big Short\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMoneyball\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFlash Boys\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his ability to translate dense economic data and complex market dynamics into compelling, accessible narratives, Lewis remains one of the most authoritative voices in contemporary financial literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEconomics Scholars \u0026amp; Students:\u003c\/strong\u003e Academics requiring a clear, real-world analysis of the European sovereign debt crisis and behavioral economics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Market Analysts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionals seeking historical context on global market meltdowns, national debt structures, and systemic risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrative Non-Fiction Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers who appreciate heavily researched, character-driven investigations into global events, delivered with sharp wit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eHailed by \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e as a \"highly enjoyable exercise in financial disaster tourism\" filled with genuine insight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePraised by \u003cem\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/em\u003e for being \"chock-full of extraordinary characters, amusing anecdotes and shocking insights.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDescribed by the \u003cem\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e as a \"tour de force\" offering terrifying clarity on the global financial collapse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9780241955024\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0241955025\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePenguin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust-Down Books: Most Trusted Name in Online Shopping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Real Players Shop Bust-Down\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"Boomerang: The Biggest Bust\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Michael Lewis\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9780241955024\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2012\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Penguin\"\n      },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Bust Down Books\"\n      }\n    }\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674435424571,"sku":"0241955025","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780241955024.jpg?v=1773268747","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/boomerang-lewis-9780241955024","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}