Bebe Zhang Zhang itibaren Sohan Khera, Rajasthan 312027, Hindistan itibaren Sohan Khera, Rajasthan 312027, Hindistan

This book is perfect! I would defy anyone of any age to read this and not come out with a better understanding of the recent financial crisis. Oliver’s mum and dad are investment bankers, but like all the other banks they’ve over-extended themselves. A former employee threatens to kill the dog that Oliver has been longing for, unless he can persuade them to pay back the failed investment she was persuaded to make. Oliver’s IPO fails spectacularly when he does the maths and realises that selling shares in himself with promises of big, speedy returns is brilliant in the short term (i.e. before play lunch) but will eventually cost him $80 million (pity Bernie Madoff didn’t do the same). Further adventures ensue. The ending was sweetly judged. Above all, I loved the tender warmth of this book. And the author’s cheeky use of some well-known surnames for Oliver’s classmates (Bernanke, Paulson) was a cute touch.

Hard to put down...a perfect travel book for the summer! Ready to read the second in the series...

Gordon Ramsay is awesome. The thing I learned most is that he is a crazy hardworking freak. You may see him on TV and think he's and "arsehole", but deep down his passion for cooking and success is really genuine. I learned much needed colorful language as well... bollocks!!