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For those who know little about this remarkable . . . billionaire, a titillating first chapter. <br>-- The Economist <br> Soros is never fawning, and the psychological portrait it draws is convincing and illuminating. Soros' life, no matter how you slice it, has been extraordinary. The first several chapters read like a thriller. Kaufman excels at dissecting and explaining Soros' psychological makeup. <br>--Andrew Leonard, Salon <br> George Soros's story is full of drama and determination, personal growth and bold action, idealism and big money, failures and soaring successes. If you learn what makes him tick, you will understand more about all of us. Kaufman has written an excellent book. <br>--Bill Bradley <br> In this compelling portrait Michael Kaufman reveals the unknown and unexpected George Soros. <br>--Kati Marton <br> A fascinating account of one of the great men of our times. <br>--Anthony Gottlieb, New York Times Book Review <br> The value of this beautifully written book is that while writing about such an unusual, dynamic, and rich personality as George Soros, Michael T. Kaufman has carefully avoided the dangers of facile hagiography. Thanks to this we have an extraordinarily vivid and colorful portrait of one of the most interesting and farsighted figures of our time--a man who through his achievements showed that one can build and use a fortune to help others live better and more wisely. <br>--Ryszard Kapuciski <br> A flinty-eyed exposition of a brilliant capitalist, devoted provocateur and accidental humanitarian. You come away believing it is possible to be a really rich man and a really good man after all. <br>--John Rothchild, New York Times<br> <br> George Soros is no ordinary rich man. And Soros is not an ordinary rich man's biography . . . [In this] richly textured portrait . . . Soros emerges a deeply fascinating and appealing man. Kaufman writes with both insight and compassion. <br>--Judith Warner, Washington Post Book World

For those who know little about this remarkable . . . billionaire, a titillating first chapter. <br>-- The Economist <br> Soros is never fawning, and the psychological portrait it draws is convincing and illuminating. Soros' life, no matter how you slice it, has been extraordinary. The first several chapters read like a thriller. Kaufman excels at dissecting and explaining Soros' psychological makeup. <br>--Andrew Leonard, Salon <br> George Soros's story is full of drama and determination, personal growth and bold action, idealism and big money, failures and soaring successes. If you learn what makes him tick, you will understand more about all of us. Kaufman has written an excellent book. <br>--Bill Bradley <br> In this compelling portrait Michael Kaufman reveals the unknown and unexpected George Soros. <br>--Kati Marton <br> A fascinating account of one of the great men of our times. <br>--Anthony Gottlieb, New York Times Book Review <br> The value of this be

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"Michael T. Kaufmanwas a reporter, editor, columnist, and foreign correspondent during his 40 years with the ""New York Times."" He has won a George Polk Award for his journalism and was a Guggenheim Fellow. This is his sixth book. He lives in New York City."

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