This book was written by Wall Street financial journalist Edwin Lefèvre, based on Livermore's own accounts. It began serialization in newspapers in 1922 and was compiled into a book the following year. As a biographical novel, it realistically chronicles Livermore's experiences, although some parts are fictionalized by the author. Nonetheless, this book is widely regarded as the best resource for understanding Livermore's life and investment philosophy. Many editions of this book credit both Lefèvre and Livermore, while some even credit Livermore alone. In the book, Livermore is referred to as "Larry Livingstone" for narrative convenience, but we'll use Livermore to refer to the protagoni...