Waffle Street: The Confession and Rehabilitation of a Financier

By James Adams

Book Overview

Jimmy Adams was laid off from a hedge fund in early 2009. Wearied by eight years in the bond market and disillusioned by the financial services profession, he decides to get an "honest job" for a change. Before he knows what hit him, Jimmy finds himself waiting on tables of barflies at his local Waffle House. Amidst the glorious chaos of the night shift, the 24-hour diner affords a bevy of comedic experiences as the author struggles to ingratiate himself with a motley crew of waiters and cooks. Unexpectedly, the restaurant also becomes a font of insight into financial markets and the human condition. In a uniquely hilarious and thought-provoking narrative, Waffle Street unravels the enigmas of money, banking, economics, and grits once and for all. As they laugh heartily at the author's expense, readers will develop a profound appreciation for the first principle of economics: there really is no such thing as afree lunch.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1937458008
• ISBN13: 9781937458003
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Sourced Media Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"