On the Brink

In "On the Brink," former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson recounts his tumultuous transition from Wall Street to Washington just before the onset of the 2008 financial crisis. As major financial institutions faced collapse and global panic ensued, Paulson found himself navigating a chaotic landscape of urgent market conditions and critical decision-making. This firsthand narrative brings readers into the high-stakes conversations with influential figures, portraying a gripping account of a pivotal moment in economic history that involved both policy deliberations and personal interactions amidst looming disaster.