The Hellhound of Wall Street

"The Hellhound of Wall Street" recounts the dramatic 1933 hearings that held Wall Street accountable for the Great Crash, highlighting the pivotal role of Ferdinand Pecora, a determined immigrant lawyer. The book provides a detailed account of the intense ten days when Pecora's rigorous cross-examinations exposed financial abuses by major banking institutions, transforming him into a symbol of justice and reform. This landmark investigation helped galvanize public support for significant economic reforms and the New Deal.