- Paperback: 440 pages
- Publisher: Random House Trade; Reprint edition (April 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0812968719
- ISBN-13: 978-0812968712
- Product Dimensions: 13 x 2.4 x 20.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 938,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Wealth does strange things to people. It can either control them or set them free. Jim Rogers falls into the latter camp. Like an angst-free Marlon Brando, this Wild One quit his Quantum fund job alongside George Soros at the age of 37, saddled up a powerful BMW and revved his way into a personal dream.
In 1990, Rogers set out with his girlfriend on a marathon global tour, chasing the summer and the prevailing economic climate across six continents and reporting home in his easily adopted role of Investment Biker. The result, even after all these years, is a gloriously entertaining flight of reality. Part travelogue, part investment guide, Rogers himself is the real centrepiece, at times railing (if that's the right word) against local custom/ideology/policy, on other occasions providing eye-opening investment tips on where the sensible money should be going. Shunning the usual tourist routes, Rogers' odyssey takes him through landscapes and economies unique in culture and currency where his natural charisma shines through in easy-going commentary. It's not all image though; Rogers' predictions on emerging markets have proved by and large to be unerringly accurate.
Whatever you want from a book, Investment Biker can probably supply it: thrills, spills, rampaging elephants and economic theory. Dig out those leathers and enjoy the ride. --Jake Bond --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Legendary investor Jim Rogers gives us his view of the world on a twenty-two-month, fifty-two-country motorcycle odyssey in his bestselling business/adventure book, Investment Biker, which has already sold more than 200,000 copies.
Before you invest another dollar anywhere in the world (including the United States), read this book by the man Time magazine calls “the Indiana Jones of finance.”
Jim Rogers became a Wall Street legend when he co-founded the Quantum Fund. Investment Biker is the fascinating story of Rogers’s global motorcycle journey/investing trip, with hardheaded advice on the current state and future direction of international economies that will guide and inspire investors interested in foreign markets.
Before you invest another dollar anywhere in the world (including the United States), read this book by the man Time magazine calls “the Indiana Jones of finance.”
Jim Rogers became a Wall Street legend when he co-founded the Quantum Fund. Investment Biker is the fascinating story of Rogers’s global motorcycle journey/investing trip, with hardheaded advice on the current state and future direction of international economies that will guide and inspire investors interested in foreign markets.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent read. I found it a little difficult to get into for the first few pages but after that I found myself almost rationing myself to a single chapter or two at a time so as to prolong the enjoyment and ensure I got full value from Jim's observations.
JR actually published the book in 1994 but the economic truths he tells are every bit as relevant today. He also makes some startling predictions too, several of which in the intervening period, are already taking shape __ I won't spoil JR's thunder by revealing them here but I can assure you that you will never think of national borders in the same away again.
I immediately ordered JR's follow-up volume on the basis on Investment Biker. Enjoy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Ever wondered what happened to the Charlie Sheen character at the end of Wall Street... if art ever imitated life you can't help wondering if this is where the story takes you. Rogers tours the world by motorbike with his girlfriend, providing a mix of travelogue and investment tips along the way. A fun and simple read, the initial chapters are more detailed than the latter. Towards the end you question whether Rogers wants to stop writing and keep riding, or perhaps is a little keen to finish his memoirs once back home. Nevertheless, it's great fun... but it isn't a new book, so don't expect any great ideas as to which markets to invest in.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Strongly recommend reading this before, and in conjunction with, adventure capitalist. Rogers views are well thought out and developed - whilst he doesn't always call it right, many of the predictions he makes in this book about the development of the world have been born out. More than that, he gives an insight into how to think about investing on a macro basis, how economies should best be run and geopolitics.
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Captivating account of the adventures of an unusual man
Jim Rogers is unusual for somebody who has made a lot of money on Wall Street. He sees money as a means, not an end in itself. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Carno Polo
Easy reading
little bit outdated but interesting. Real life stories from guy who do not always reveal details but always proud about himself. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Bashurov Alexey
Stockmarket biker
This is the first book I have not finished in quite a while.
If you are interested in bikes and the money markets you will enjoy this book. Read more
If you are interested in bikes and the money markets you will enjoy this book. Read more
Published on 29 Feb 2008 by Stephen Lindley
very personal guide though nothing deep
Jim Rogers is not just a rich investor but also a good story teller. This is a fun book to read, though nothing is deep or challenging. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2007 by JHH-biz executive
A great book filled with real world advice and observations
I found this book very interesting and informative. Jim Rogers has put together a collection of great advice and observations. Read more
Published on 19 April 1999
A Classic
Jim Rogers has done it all and continues marching with a common sense approach. I was in my senior year when a professor required this for reading. Read more
Published on 11 April 1999
intertesting travel book with insight to global investing
well written book with easy flow and some good insight into many countries all over the globe interesting comment on world econmic affairs and prospects..well worth read
Published on 10 April 1999
An excellent starter book on world economics
I read Investment Biker at the same time I started subscribing to The Economist and the Financial Times. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 1999
A book of gems on wealth creation - personal and national
A must for any individual looking to imrove his financial position! The travel is fascinating too.
Published on 6 Nov 1998
required reading gepgraphy & economics
I wished Jim had written this book while I was in high school. It's a great story about geography and world economics. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 1998
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