Waffle Street: The Confession and Rehabilitation of a Financier by James Adams - 2010

San Clemente, California: Sourced Media Books, 2010. First Edition . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2. 296 Pages Indexed. Signed By Adams on Half Title Page. Front cover has very light wear. No other defects noted and interior text pages flawless. Jimmy Adams was laid off from a hedge fund in early 2009. Wearied by eight years in the bond market and disillusioned by the financial services profession, he decides to get an honest job for a change. Before he knows what hit him, Jimmy finds himself waiting on tables of barflies at his local Waffle House. Amidst the glorious chaos of the night shift, the 24-hour diner affords a bevy of comedic experiences as the author struggles to ingratiate himself with a motley crew of waiters and cooks. Unexpectedly, the restaurant also becomes a font of insight into financial markets and the human condition. In a uniquely hilarious and thought-provoking narrative, This book unravels the enigmas of money, banking, economics, and grits once and for all. As they laugh heartily at the author's expense, readers will develop a profound appreciation for the first principle of economics: there really is no such thing as a free lunch. Contents in Eight Chapters: Pink Slip, Scattered Smothered and Clueless, One Flew over the Waffle House, You Can't Bank on Anything, Crime and Punishment, The Restaurant of Last Resort, Romeo and Juliet Hedge Their bets, and Mea Culpa.