The author uses the bicameral theory of the brain to teach you how to become a better investor. These two books summarize the methods used by the great investors of the last century. Each outlined technique requires the development of unique insights, which is contrary to method of just following the crowd. Pay close attention to the author's brief comparisons between the various investment styles. There are many good books on the history of financial markets.
None is more applicable to today's investment climate than The Go-Go Years.
This review of the late 1960's is presented in a very readable manner. It allows the reader to see the many similarities between the present and the late 1960's. It outlines how in both periods, mutual fund managers behaved with a generally reckless attitude. Every reader should become familiar with what happened to National Student Marketing. The thorough examination, of the similarities between this situation and some of today's Internet stocks, is highly recommended.