Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis is an American non-fiction author who has written a number of books focusing on socio-economic issues, sports, and finance. His work has been praised for its style, being both accessible and profound, offering readers a fresh outlook on the topics. Lewis was born in New Orleans and currently lives in Berkeley, California. He studied Art history at Princeton University and then got his masters degree at the London School of Economics.

Lewis started his career at Salomon Brothers where he worked on Wall Street. This experience inspired him to write his first book, ‘Liar’s Poker’, which details his time in the industry and its culture of excess. This book gained wide attention, establishing Lewis as a popular writer. Lewis’ breakthrough book was ‘Moneyball’, which detailed the success of the Oakland A’s baseball team which utilized creative accounting and statistical analysis. Lewis followed this up with ‘The Big Short’ which documented how certain investors anticipated the impending collapse of the housing market.

Lewis has also written extensively about sports. In the book ‘The Blind Side’ he delved into the story of Michael Oher, an American football player who was adopted by a family. Lewis has written a number of books on golf, which includes one look at the game from the players’ perspective, ‘The Legends Club’. Lewis has chronicled his own career as a golfer in ‘The New New Thing’.

‘The Fifth Risk’ looks at the potential consequences of the Trump administration’s handling of government. In this book, Lewis details his visits to various departments of the government, examining the potentially dangerous outcomes of their mismanagement. Lewis is also an editor at the magazine Vanity Fair and has contributed pieces to Time, The New York Times, and Bloomberg.

In his writing, Lewis fuses together personal anecdotes with broad implications, giving readers a captivating perspective on complex topics. He mixes humor with wit and stringent investigative reporting, giving readers a clear understanding of his subject matter. Lewis’ books draw readers into the story, leaving them not only informed but entertainingly conveyed.

Michael Lewis has written a number of books focusing on socio-economic issues, sports, and finance. Through his distinct writing style, he has captivated readers around the world with his analysis of complex topics. From Wall Street to the Trump administration Lewis has exposed the realities of power structures, economics, and culture, offering valuable insight into these industries. His books are entertaining, accessible and thoughtful, and stand in testament to his influence as an author.