This book would have been much better if Mallaby had written a biography of Wolfensohn and stayed away from the high school confidential aspects of investment banking. Wolfensohn's life is interesting enough without all of the unverifiable back biting that is supposedly documented by the author. Though uncredited on the cover, Wolfensohn dominates the story from beginning to end. What I really want to know is how this man managed to move from Australia, convince a consortium of creditors to forgive Chrysler, and give a voice to the world's poor? Two words that Mallaby should have emphasized in regard to Wolfensohn are, based on the evidence presented, most applicable: successful and effective.This book will make a great template for a more skilled writer who seeks to write a comprehensive book about Wolfensohn.GBoydWashington, dc