Adventure Capitalist by Jim Rogers
When you need to take a break from the stock trading and chart watching books listed elsewhere in this section, pick up Adventure Capitalist. Ride with Jim Rogers as he takes you on a journey around the world that you will never have the opportunity, resources, nor (most likely) the guts to take yourself.
Rogers circles the globe, driving (yes, driving) a custom Mercedes and trailer through 116 countries over three years. His book provides a truly fascinating account of his travels though those countries—of the food, the people, the cultures, the history, the politics and the economics. And this isn’t some guided tour, with fancy hotels along the way. The trip is filled with difficulties, ranging from stubborn border guards and uncooperative boat operators to civil wars.
Rogers invests his money all over the world, but is not content to manage his investments from his office. He prefers to get a firsthand look at what’s really going on in the various areas of the world where he either has invested money, or is thinking of investing. You will learn quite a bit about simple economics through his examination of a country’s financial condition, why some countries are doing well and why others are not. His diary of the trip (amazingly, not his first!) provides an extremely unique perspective on the rest of the world, including many countries that you and I would probably never even think about visiting.
BMB found Adventure Capitalist to be not only enjoyable, but very educational as well. Give it a read—then see if you can put it down without wondering what adventures await you in the next chapter!
One of the best books I have read. Definitely a keeper.
A most excellent book. The adventure is so engrossing you don’t even notice that you’re learning about currencies, economies, deficits, inflation and life! Jim Rogers doesn’t give specific stock recommendations; rather he shares an investing philosophy and provides a great feel for what makes him invest in a particular country or currency. A very entertaining read for anyone, not just investors!
This book is a must read. Jim Roger has an interesting way to share his observation of the economy of the dozens of countries he visited. Jim is not only very knowledgable in investing, but also in history and geography. As I was reading this book, I wished I am a speed reader because I just can’t wait to find out what’s next in his journey.