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Endorsements and Reviews
After first entering Wall Street in 1984, Peter Grandich has penned a sixth and final edition of his autobiography entitled Confessions of a Former Wall Street Whiz Kid. Called thought provoking, entertaining and a remarkable memoir by experts in the world of finance, sports and entertainment alike, the sixth edition of his book is now available to read for free online and will soon be available for purchase through Amazon.com.
“I did not grow up in an educated family,” said Grandich, a former well-known financial advisor, publisher of several financial newsletters, and speaker at major investment conferences worldwide for over 25 years. “My parents did not introduce me to Wall Street or investing at an early age; we did not even have much money. In essence, I am probably the most unlikely person to someday be called The Wall Street Whiz Kid.”
Grandich received the title of The Wall Street Whiz Kid following a 1987 interview on Good Morning America when the then 31-year-old, who had never finished high school, accurately predicted the Black Monday market crash and the subsequent rally to new, all-time highs. He would go on to accurately forecast major tops and bottoms in 2000 and 2008 as well.
“Peter Grandich has combined faith, intellect, insight and many life experiences into Confessions of a Former Wall Street Whiz Kid,” said former U.S. Comptroller General David M. Walker. “This book is both an easy and entertaining read, and very thought provoking.”
In this intimate, witty and painfully honest real-life story, Grandich takes readers on a personal journey that involves battles with panic attacks, suicide attempts and severe depression that led to hospitalization. A man who has made, and lost, millions on two occasions, Grandich admits to once treating the Ten Commandments like the Ten Suggestions before undergoing a Catholic Christian conversion that led to working with many well-known sports celebrities and professional teams. The Former Wall Street Whiz Kid shares how his faith not only helped him regain the will to live but how it now acts as the foundation for his financial beliefs.
“In the world of finance, where far too often people speak in platitudes, Peter Grandich delivers a concise, intelligent, and at time humorous look at the markets. Peter may ruffle a few feathers, but his expertise should not be ignored. I was a fan long before I was his friend, but I am happy to be both at this point in my life!” — Guy Adami, CNBC-TV Contributor
Grandich feels that turmoil throughout the nation has led to the worst social, political and economic period in American history, something that he details in this sixth edition of his autobiography. He also reveals why he closed a lucrative sports division at his firm after social and political choices of many athletes greatly conflicted with his faith. Confessions of a Former Wall Street Whiz Kid details why Grandich believes financial markets are now in their largest-ever bubble.
“In Confessions of a Former Wall Street Whiz Kid, Peter Grandich reveals his personal journey, not just from rags to riches but from material wealth to spiritual wealth. His insights into the flawed nature of financial planning and the false god of Retirement are alone worth the cover price. The ultimate treasure, he eloquently reminds us, lies not on earth, vulnerable to rust and thieves, but in the world that awaits us all.” — Jonathan Chevreau, National Post columnist and author, Findependence Day
The sixth edition of Confessions of a Former Wall Street Whiz Kid was written by Peter Grandich with Jo Smith Schloeder, John Archibald and Amanda Devlin. For more information and to read reviews, visit our dedicated online portal for the book.
