Miles Away, Worlds Apart is a crime thriller by Alan Sakowitz.
It tells the story of the biggest financial fraud in the history of South Florida.
As a 'whistle blower,' Alan uses that unique perspective to show how he discovered the 'ponzi' scheme and the road he took in solving his ethical dilemma.
We are given a peek into his community, including his neighbours as these people were the motivating factor for the author.
His need to protect people like them for being scammed was what drove him.
In these days of internet fraud and fraud of all other categories, this book by Alan Sakowitz is definitely worth reading.
He digs beneath the polished veneer of scams and their artists to bring out the rottenness for readers to see.
He does not stop there but takes the time to take readers through different red flags (10 in this book); questionable information and choreographed appearances.
By studying these red flags and taking his tips seriously, the reader becomes wiser about fraud and scam artists.
Alan Sakowitz, who is also a lawyer, shows great courage and leadership.
Miles Away, Worlds Apart is filled with many nuggets of truth, both from Alan Sakowitz himself and from his rabbi.
I especially liked this one: "There are some people who receive such enjoyment in giving tzedakah that they would be devastated if poverty were totally eliminated.
" This book is really very engaging.
From the first few lines, it captures your attention and keeps it.
The pace is fast and there is a thread of tension, which keeps you on the edge of your seat, waiting for what will happen next.
The style of writing is clear, sharp and without any purple prose.
It is a good book.
It tells the story of the biggest financial fraud in the history of South Florida.
As a 'whistle blower,' Alan uses that unique perspective to show how he discovered the 'ponzi' scheme and the road he took in solving his ethical dilemma.
We are given a peek into his community, including his neighbours as these people were the motivating factor for the author.
His need to protect people like them for being scammed was what drove him.
In these days of internet fraud and fraud of all other categories, this book by Alan Sakowitz is definitely worth reading.
He digs beneath the polished veneer of scams and their artists to bring out the rottenness for readers to see.
He does not stop there but takes the time to take readers through different red flags (10 in this book); questionable information and choreographed appearances.
By studying these red flags and taking his tips seriously, the reader becomes wiser about fraud and scam artists.
Alan Sakowitz, who is also a lawyer, shows great courage and leadership.
Miles Away, Worlds Apart is filled with many nuggets of truth, both from Alan Sakowitz himself and from his rabbi.
I especially liked this one: "There are some people who receive such enjoyment in giving tzedakah that they would be devastated if poverty were totally eliminated.
" This book is really very engaging.
From the first few lines, it captures your attention and keeps it.
The pace is fast and there is a thread of tension, which keeps you on the edge of your seat, waiting for what will happen next.
The style of writing is clear, sharp and without any purple prose.
It is a good book.
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