Jordan Belfort: The Wolf of Wall Street (book)

"The Wolf of Wall Street" is a memoir by Jordan Belfort, a former stockbroker who achieved immense wealth through unethical financial practices in the 1990s. The book details Belfort's rise to prominence at his brokerage firm, Stratton Oakmont, where he engaged in pump-and-dump schemes and other forms of fraud. It highlights the extravagance of his lifestyle, marked by excessive partying and luxury, alongside the eventual legal consequences of his actions, including arrest and imprisonment. Belfort's story serves as a cautionary tale about greed, excess, and the moral dilemmas in the finance industry.