Investor's Manifesto. Preparing for Disruptions, Prosperity, and Everything Else

About the basics of investing and portfolio planning. The main point the author tries to convey to readers is the recommendation to never forget that market crashes happen. That is why it is important to build a long-term (to be honest, even a short-term) strategy in such a way that they do not come as a surprise.

Why this book is worth reading
- Clear and understandable language that doesn’t need to be translated from financial terms to a more accessible interpretation.
- No baseless advice from the art of investing: just tips on how to proactively reduce potential damage.
- Investing is both a game and a struggle; how to combine them?
- The more dangerous the financial situation, the greater the income it promises: rules of behavior for investors in crisis situations.

Who this book is for
It will be interesting for both professional investors and a wide range of readers contemplating at least about retirement savings.

Who is the author
William Bernstein - a neurologist from Portland, Oregon - has always been interested in investments but worried that he had not reached the heights of mastery. Therefore, 17 years ago, he decided to dedicate half of his time to solving this task. Since then, he has written several books on personal finance and extensive historical works. In his books, scientific facts are used to debunk investment myths and expose the consulting industry.