A Disposition to Be Rich

In A Disposition to Be Rich, Geoffrey C. Ward unveils the intriguing tale of Ferdinand Ward, a small-town pastor's son who became the notorious figure behind one of America's largest financial scandals. Once celebrated as the "Young Napoleon of Finance," Ward partnered with a former president and quickly ascended to wealth and fame, only to reveal himself as a fraud running a massive pyramid scheme. Drawing from extensive family documents, the narrative explores Ward's rise and dramatic fall, highlighting his scams, courtroom battles, and the complex web of deceit that defined his life.