Richard Grasso's fall from power as CEO of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) made headlines, but these only hinted at a fuller story. With this fast-paced biography, veteran reporter Charles Gasparino recounts Grasso's life, growing up as a poor Italian-American and taking a back-office job at the NYSE when he failed to pass the eye exam to become a New York cop. We follow his rise to power, the 1987 crash, the 9/11 attacks and the scandal that ultimately did him in. More than anything else, this book is a fascinating look at the inner workings of the NYSE as it transitioned into the 21st century ...