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Shocking and riveting true-life thriller.

I could not put this book down and had nightmares after Putin and Russia after reading this book before bed! My heart breaks for Sergei‘s family. Though I feel that Browder whitewashed his own success a bit, I admire his doggedness, empathy, and bravery. He may not be the most eloquent writer, but this is a story that needed to be told. I can‘t wait to read the next one!

My Belarusian friend told me years ago I should read this 2015 book. Bill Browder lived in Moscow after the fall of communism running a fund for Western investors. He was shocked by the criminal actions of some of the oligarchs and began exposing them through research and the media. He became a target and his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky paid the ultimate price.

Next non-fiction. I‘m using this for the Eastern Europe/Russia prompt in the Memoir-Around-The-World Reading Challenge I‘m doing with @Kelly326

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👊I wish I didn‘t read this book but then I wish this book didn‘t end. I tore through it with a heavy heart but with a sense of comprehension. This was jawdropping and even after reading I still had awe-speechless-moments. What a story of perseverance and bravery Mr. Browder and your team! But what I meant when I said I wish I didn‘t read this book was because it somehow altered my perception of Russia. I traveled to Russia in 2019, both in 👇

This was an absolutely stunning audiobook and a horrifying tale of the abusive Russian government under Vladimir Putin. I have zero interest in the world of Wall Street finance and hedge funds, but this book managed to make it both understandable and interesting. Highly recommended to anyone interested in international affairs, finance, or Russia.

3.5/5

great book

Amazing read in a language that was easy to comprehend. What starts out as a financial autobiography turns into a human rights tale that everyone needs to know about. 1,000,000% worth the read.

Magnitsky Act, oligarchs

This book is about an American businessman who ran afoul of the deeply-entrenched corruption in Russia. Bill Browder saw the possibilities in Russia once it was opened to outsiders and worked hard to establish himself in the financial world there. The story of his success and then his downfall has elements of high political drama and provides a peek into the rampant greed of both Russian oligarchs and Vlad Putin. Five out of 5 stars.

I‘m on the hunt for what I‘m starting to think is a mythical unicorn of a book. The staff at my local indie recommended these two books today. Neither are exactly what I‘m looking for, but both look awesome. I‘m especially excited about the tagged book.

Although I would love to see Russia, I‘m now convinced not to ever set foot there! I read Russian literature so I guess that will have to do! I recommend this book to everyone because we all need to be aware of what‘s happening in this shrinking world. 💜

An important book that details a harrowing account of corruption and murder at the hands of the Russian government. I wish Mr. Browder had spent a little less time on his personal and professional history before diving into the story of Sergei Magnitsky, but ultimately I would highly recommend you read this book. Like he says in the closing passage, “there is no feeling as satisfying as getting some measure of justice in a highly unjust world.”

Oh no. I'm a sucker for non-fiction and the Great Courses. Already reading the tagged for book club which pairs quite nicely with the actual work I should be doing. Prepping to start a graduate program in a few months with a nice refresher on math and finance. #greatcourses

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Nice book and a good read...

Excellent story.

Such an incredible story. Centered around one man's bravery, Browder talks about how telling his story often drew a tear in the audience; when you read it, and read about the successes of the campaign in his name, this book will too.

Thrilling fast paced incredible story of the how and why of the Magnisky Act. It is the gripping true story of the 2009 death of Russian attorney Sergei Magnisky at the hands of the Russian authorities. Bill Browder is called the man who took on Putin. The Magnisky Act and Russian adoptions have been the subject of the latest news about Trump Jr's meeting with some Russians before the election.

I found the story of Sergei Magnitsky and the corruption of Russian oligarchs and government officials compelling, but the first person viewpoint of Bill Browder was too narrow for the scope of the book. There was a lot of info from his life that distracted from the main point and his perspective could be irritating and self-righteous at times.

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Here is part of the loot going over to my father-in-law today. He is 85-years-old and put in a "request" for this 3rd in the series by Pierce Brown. ?
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Topical reading 🤔

Good Spirits June book club choice. #redscare #russia #nonfiction

This book and this weeks's news have similar happenings. Although I read this more than a year ago I will never forget it. If you've wondered about Russian jails and what can happen even to the innocent in this country this will inform you and scare you silly. Russia behind closed doors...

Took a break from reading to build my Rainbow Stack for #24in48. It was fun!

#ReadingEquipment ... Tea (or coffee or wine, depending upon the hour), a little chocolate, my review journal, my challenges journal, writing implements, and a few souvenir bookmarks. Not included in photo: my sweatpants, messy topknot and glasses. #ReadJanuary

#ThisMonthsTBR This expose of the Putin regime is a pick for one of my book clubs this month so I KNOW I'll be getting to it soon. As for the rest ... who knows? 😉 #ReadJanuary

My Dad recommended this book and it was absorbing as he promised. Browder's story about how he transformed from a high flying financier into an accidental human rights activist in post-communist Russia made me turn the pages until well into the wee hours.

Reading this one next.