From a Wall Street Trader to an Influential Political Figure. Memoirs of a Prominent American Financier, the Gray Cardinal of the White House

The lone wolf of Wall Street, economic dictator, gray cardinal of the White House — this is how Bernard Baruch was described. Having amassed capital in the stock market, Baruch turned to politics, becoming the economic advisor to five consecutive presidents of America. During World War I, he headed the U.S. War Industries Board, transitioning American industry to a wartime footing and profiting handsomely from it. Later, as a member of the Supreme Economic Council of the Versailles Conference, he contributed to redrawing the political map of the world, and then secured a fortune during the Great Depression.

He was the one who introduced the term cold war into circulation. In his autobiographical book, Baruch recounts stories about his family, financial adventures, encounters and work with state figures, and contemplates the politics and economy of his country.