Michael Lewis
Note: Author mentioned by Jerry Michalski, Gil Friend, and Mike Nelson during discussions of The Big Short and Michael Burry.
Who is Michael Lewis?
"Brilliant" author (Mike Nelson's description) known for narrative non-fiction that makes complex topics accessible.
Books Mentioned
The Big Short
- About the 2008 housing market collapse
- Features Michael Burry
- Jerry: "Among my favorite bits of media like that. They're just so insightful"
- Made into successful film
Moneyball
- Oakland A's and baseball analytics
- Also a major film
Other Works
Gil: "Done a series of books of similar depth and insight, really terrific"
Gil's Note
Lives in Berkeley
Style
Known for:
- Making complex financial/technical topics graspable
- Character-driven narratives
- Uncovering hidden stories
- Similar depth across multiple books
Related Concepts
Back to README