John Brooks

John Brooks (1920–1993) was an American writer and long-time staff contributor to The New Yorker magazine. He specialized in writing about the world of finance and business. Although he wrote several novels, he is best known for his non-fiction works, particularly Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street. Brooks had a unique ability to transform complex financial and corporate events into compelling, character-driven narratives. His work is celebrated for its timeless insights into human nature, corporate culture, and the unpredictable forces that shape the business world. The book gained renewed popularity after Bill Gates and Warren Buffett both cited it as the best business book they had ever read.