The Madoff of the 1920s! Interesting read if you like nonfiction and shows how those who crave power are in every decade and era.
Who was Charles Ponzi? Was he an unrepentant scammer who charmed thousands of people out of millions of dollars? Or was he just a fool in over his head, infected with a fatal optimism that he could buy or create a legitimate business successful enough to make his ridiculous promises work?
Either way, it's a terrific tale. After the excesses of our time, it's fascinating to read of another time when anything seemed possible, even 50% returns in 45 days.
Either way, it's a terrific tale. After the excesses of our time, it's fascinating to read of another time when anything seemed possible, even 50% returns in 45 days.
