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Book Review of The Informant: A True Story

The Informant: A True Story
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A great read by an outstanding writer of corporate intrigue and misdeeds. One of the earlier books on corrupt corporate leaders that presaged the scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, etc.

The book features a true character, Mark Whitacre as the informant, in a role that would not have been believable in a book of fiction.

Also staring in the corrupt drama is the Andreas family, who through political payoffs, bribery, and high priced Washington lawyers, ensured a soft landing in the fall-out from the resulting trials.

A must read for anyone with the least interest in corporate scandals featuring corrupt, over-paid corporate leaders.