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Poor Chandler and Carter. Not only are their parents divorced, and their father is a drug addict and a convicted felon. One of them saw daddy push mommy down the stairs. And regardless of what he says (Jordan Belfort has the self-awareness of a bug), their father came out of jail being the same pathetic jerk he was going in.
He devotes zero pages of the book to the effect his actions had on others, and he seems to consider breaking the law wrong simply because he got caught. And he now lurks on Amazon.com, attacking the many reviewers who didn't like his book, calling them "morons" and even, in one case suggesting the reviewer resign his job - simply because he hated the book. Let me repeat: this is a guy who thinks someone who doesn't like his book should give up his day job. That's how much of a jerk Jordan Belfort is, and it shows in every page of his tedious book.
I feel sorry for his children. I bet they'll be in rehab or jail before they turn twenty-one.
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It's hard to believe this is Belfort's first book. It is exceptionally well written and grips you from the first page. The book details Belfort's rise and fall as a financial tycoon. He was a self made multi-millionare who managed to risk it all thru risky trading schemes. But what's more astounding is what he put his body through along the way, abusing every drug imaginable and engaging in wreckless behavior. It's a candid story of his rise, fall, and recovery. In the end, you're left astounded that he managed to survive and tell the tale.
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I couldn't finish this book, even when I decided to flip a few pages whenever the mention of "The Duchess" came up.
As interesting as his story is, he didn't tell him. Instead, this book is wrapped up in too much fluff. I gave up on this book and haven't picked it back up once since I bought it.
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Whether or not you will enjoy this book, as evidenced by the many polarized reviews, is if you truly need to like the main character.
Jordan Belfort is the epitome of the stereotypical fraternity boy. Not only did he party like a rock star, through his sex and drug addictions, but he was also (according to him) the best thing since sliced bread. He tries to wow you with how much money he made (and spent), how people looked up to him and worshipped the ground he walked on, the wild drug-induced adventures, and screwing over anyone who stood in his way. You won't like him. His constant bragging over hundreds of pages, along with a writing style that will grate on you after a while, may test your patience (although some of the childish comments will elicit some laughs).
You won't like Jordan until the last part of the book, where he has a life-changing event that forces him to sober up and realize the pain he inflicted on his wife and kids. You start to feel sorry for him despite how bad he's acted in the earlier parts of his life.
Given the above comments, it's no wonder why people have such love/hate reviews. Some people will utterly despise Jordan because of his actions and lack of remorse. Others will think he's 'cool' and be amazed at his power over others, and the corruption.
Which best describes you? Your answer will go a long way in telling whether you'll like this book.
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I guess from other reviewer's words, you will either love or hate this book. Me? I ~LOVED~ it. I can't wait for Belfort's next book: I'll buy a copy for all my friends.
This book is becoming a cult read in my circle. I can already name the other friends of mine who will die laughing and find this book impossible to put down.
Too bad Scorcese is doing the movie and too bad Brad Pitt isn't playing the lead role: he'ld be 100 times better than that little weasel DeCaprio
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