The Membership Engagement Advisory Group presents the CFA Society Chicago Book Club. Members and their guests are welcome to join this group of avid readers of non-fiction, and finance-related literature to come together and exchange ideas, challenge one another’s beliefs, and engage in well-intentioned discussions. 

Hope to see you there!


About the Book:  
Title: 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History - And How It Shattered a Nation
Author: Andrew Ross Sorkin

Overview: 
In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded—one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin.

This is not just a story about money. 1929 is a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that this time is different. It’s about disregarded alarm bells, financiers who fell from grace, and skeptics who saw the crash coming—only to be dismissed until it was too late.

CFA Institute Qualified Activity: Eligible for (1) professional learning (PL) credit hour