Book Review: ‘Money to Burn,’ by William D. Cohan
Author William D. Cohan released 'Money to Burn,' a book documenting the professional ascent and subsequent decline of Leon Black. The text examines Black's trajectory during a period of extreme financial excess and provides insights into the corporate rise of Washington Commanders owner Harris. The narrative covers Black's business dealings and his associations with figures such as Jeffrey Epstein.
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- ✓ Cohan released 'Money to Burn,' a book documenting the professional ascent and subsequent decline of Leon Black.
- ✓ The text examines Black's trajectory during a period of extreme financial excess and provides insights into the corporate rise of Washington Commanders owner Harris.
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William D. Cohan published 'Money to Burn' to document the rise and fall of Leon Black.
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William D. Cohan publishes 'Money to Burn' detailing Leon Black's career
Author William D. Cohan released 'Money to Burn,' a book documenting the professional ascent and subsequent decline of Leon Black. The text examines Black's trajectory during a period of extreme financial excess and provides insights into the corporate rise of Washington Commanders owner Harris. The narrative covers Black's business dealings and his associations with figures such as Jeffrey Epstein.
Why it matters
Leon Black founded Apollo Global Management and became one of the most influential figures in private equity. His reputation suffered following revelations regarding his financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein. This book provides a detailed account of those power dynamics and corporate histories.
Still unconfirmed
- The book 'Money to Burn' details the corporate rise of Washington Commanders owner Harris.
- The book 'Money to Burn' covers Leon Black's rise and fall in an age of excess.
- Jeffrey Epstein provided a 158 million dollar work of art for Leon Black.
- The book examines how Leon Black met Jeffrey Epstein.
What to watch next
- Official response from Leon Black regarding the book's claims
- Further details on the specific financial transactions between Black and Epstein
confidence 70%Sources used for this update (5)
- The New York Times — Book Review: ‘Money to Burn,’ by William D. Cohan
- Financial Times — Money to Burn by William D Cohan — Leon Black’s rise and fall in an age of excess
- Washington Times — New book offers glimpse into corporate rise of Commanders owner Harris
- Town & Country Magazine — How Leon Black Met Jeffrey Epstein
- Bloomberg.com — Epstein’s Mysterious $158 Million ‘Work of Art’ for Leon Black
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