Money to Burn

"Money to Burn" offers an in-depth look into the rise and fall of Apollo Global Management, a major player on Wall Street, through the life and career of its founder, Leon Black. The book explores the firm's origins following the junk bond crisis, its rapid growth, and the challenges Black faced amid personal and professional controversies. Blending detailed reporting and storytelling, the narrative examines the dynamics of extreme wealth, power struggles, and the eventual downfall of a financial empire.