Bryan Burrough Books

Bryan Burrough and John Helyar are investigative journalists who covered the story of RJR Nabisco’s buyout as it happened. Their in-depth research and extensive interviews paint a fascinating picture of a unique period in the history of Wall Street.

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 Books: Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough, John Helyar

Barbarians at the Gate

Bryan Burrough, John Helyar
The Fall of RJR Nabisco

Who should read Barbarians at the Gate?

  • Anyone working in finance or business who wants to learn about a legendary deal
  • Citizens appalled by the excesses of corporate America
  • Anyone enthralled by hostile takeovers and cutthroat dealings

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 Books: Forget the Alamo by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson and Jason Stanford

Forget the Alamo

Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson and Jason Stanford
The Rise and Fall of an American Myth

Who should read Forget the Alamo?

  • History buffs
  • People who enjoy Wild West stories 
  • Anyone who thinks they’re familiar with the story of the Alamo

Who should read Public Enemies?

  • True crime enthusiasts who enjoy exploring the world of notorious criminals
  • History buffs intrigued by the 1930s era and the birth of the FBI
  • Readers curious about the complex dynamics between law enforcement and organized crime

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 Books: Public Enemies by Bryan Burrough

Public Enemies

Bryan Burrough

Who should read Public Enemies?

  • True crime enthusiasts who are fascinated by the stories of notorious criminals

  • History buffs who want to learn about the crime wave of the 1930s and the birth of the FBI

  • Readers who enjoy fast-paced, non-fiction narratives that bring the past to life