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"I received this book as a gift, and I'm very grateful. Filled with interesting and realistic characters, a well-developed plot that explores the real-life experiences of the Crash of 1929, and colorful descriptions of both Chicago and Saskatchewan in"
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Thank you Reader. Love that you had fun and learned lots at the same time. That was exactly my goal!
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“The lavish lobby of the Chicago Board of Trade was bustling with men in overcoats and fedoras. Heads turned as Frank Cork, thirty-two and still brimming with youth, strode under the goddesses of industry and agriculture perched above its front door. Every trader in town knew that Frank had made a killing selling wheat futures on the city’s commodities exchange. His fast fortune came with all the trimmings: his sprawling modernist home, late-model car, and even the right to swagger a bit at as he stepped off the elevator onto the ninth floor.”
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Thank you Alyssa,
Yes my husband and I like different reads, too, so am very pleased that you both enjoyed Pitfall. Your praise is inspiring--so much ...more " |
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Thanks Cindy.
I am really glad you enjoyed Pitfall, and it rang true for you as a local. Your kind words mean everything to me as an author. The art w ...more " |
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"I really enjoyed this book. Short chapters made it easy to stay engaged with one of those 'just one more chapter' rationalizations we tell our selves to avoid other things we have to do. Kirk has some lovely descriptions that are just enough to add t"
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“The lavish lobby of the Chicago Board of Trade was bustling with men in overcoats and fedoras. Heads turned as Frank Cork, thirty-two and still brimming with youth, strode under the goddesses of industry and agriculture perched above its front door. Every trader in town knew that Frank had made a killing selling wheat futures on the city’s commodities exchange. His fast fortune came with all the trimmings: his sprawling modernist home, late-model car, and even the right to swagger a bit at as he stepped off the elevator onto the ninth floor.”
― Pitfall
― Pitfall
“Terry Kirk traces the fault lines beneath the greatest financial collapse in history. A rollicking good read filled with vivid characters and a magical sense of place.
- Michel Lucas, Founding Partner, Decima Research”
― Pitfall
- Michel Lucas, Founding Partner, Decima Research”
― Pitfall
“Pitfall by Terry Kirk is full of vivid, juicy, historic details--from markets to music. It captures the time period with authority and intrigue. I found myself feverishly reading long after lights out.
- Kevin O’Farrell, Management Consultant”
― Pitfall
- Kevin O’Farrell, Management Consultant”
― Pitfall
“Pitfall literally take you away to the places that are described in great clear detail. If you close your eyes you can see and place yourself in the scene. The description of the financial industry was accurate and well done. Right up there with Boardwalk Empire.
- Brian Howard, Partner, Dorchester Wealth Management (Retired)”
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- Brian Howard, Partner, Dorchester Wealth Management (Retired)”
― Pitfall
“Congratulations Terry! Pitfall by Terry Kirk named a 'Top Book to Read this Spring' by CBC Reads.- Michael Levine, Westwood Creative Artists Inc.”
― Pitfall
― Pitfall
“Pitfall by Terry Kirk' named a 'Top Book to Read this Spring' by CBC Reads. Well done, Terry! - Matt Joudrey, President, At Bay Press”
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― Pitfall