Review Quotes

“A gripping read….his yarns of successes, failures, and dangerous near-misses are thrilling.” Publishers Weekly

“Wow! This is one fascinating book; it reads like an adventure story...Not only is it a terrific book, but Smith and Zheutlin are great teachers….Enjoy!” -- Life Insurance Selling

“… it’s great to read a book like this and live vicariously through some of these incredible stories.” -- 800 CEO-Read

“…a treasure trove of stories of profit and loss and of warnings of the on the ground reality of economic crisis.” -- Blog Business World

“…riveting adventure that takes you deep within the world of emerging market debt….we thoroughly enjoyed learning more through his roller coaster ride.” -- MarketFolly.com

"This crackling good yarn about a high roller in the age of globalism will appeal to financial specialists and to general readers."

Foreword Magazine

“… a rambunctious rollercoaster that dodges bullets and missiles, maneuvers around shady characters, and speeds through all sorts of danger…shines an unnerving light on the state of today’s economy.”

Conference Board Review

“…one of the best books I have read about what it has been like to do business in the crazy…international debt markets of the past 30 years. It's an immensely engaging and often exciting memoir... lessons are particularly germane to today's financial crisis…”

Providence Journal

“Usually, the world of finance doesn’t yield memoirs that keep you turning the pages… Riches Among the Ruins is the true exception to the rule…great reading and insight to the way the real world operates.”

--Bookviews.com

“Smith offers lessons relevant for U.S. investors seeking opportunity overseas…also shares his take on the importance of narrowing the gap between rich and poor; the U.S. role in the global economy; and an increasingly integrated world trade system.” -- Associated Press

"With his ear and eye for the telling detail, his vignettes have the stamp of authenticity and are often screamingly funny."-- Financial Post