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"A Lucky Deal: Or The 'Cutest Boy in Wall Street" penned by the self-made man is a riveting tale that delves into the high-stakes world of finance and ambition. Set against the backdrop of Wall Street, this captivating novel follows the journey of a determined protagonist as he navigates the complexities of the financial market in pursuit of success and fortune. Through intricate plot twists and compelling character development, the author skillfully explores themes of ambition, greed, and the price of success in the cutthroat world of finance. As the protagonist grapples with moral dilemmas…mehr

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"A Lucky Deal: Or The 'Cutest Boy in Wall Street" penned by the self-made man is a riveting tale that delves into the high-stakes world of finance and ambition. Set against the backdrop of Wall Street, this captivating novel follows the journey of a determined protagonist as he navigates the complexities of the financial market in pursuit of success and fortune. Through intricate plot twists and compelling character development, the author skillfully explores themes of ambition, greed, and the price of success in the cutthroat world of finance. As the protagonist grapples with moral dilemmas and ethical challenges, readers are drawn into a captivating narrative that offers insight into the inner workings of Wall Street and the human psyche. With its blend of suspense, drama, and sharp wit, "A Lucky Deal" is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the allure of wealth and power in the modern age. This thought-provoking novel is sure to leave readers pondering the true meaning of success and the sacrifices one must make to achieve it.
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Self-Made Man: My Year Disguised as a Man is a 2006 book by writer Norah Vincent about an 18-month experiment in which she disguised herself as a man and subsequently blended into usually male-only environments such as a bowling league and a monastery. She described it as "a human project" centered on learning. She says at the outset that she is a lesbian, not transgender. To properly pose as a male, Vincent got a buzz cut and flattened her chest with a modest sports bra. She also hired a makeup artist to create a five-o'clock shadow and trained for months to mimic a deeper male voice. She altered her diet and workout routine to "bulk up" with greater upper-body muscle. She joined a men's bowling team, which she claims "just took me in... no questions asked." She ultimately became acquainted with them, even attending strip clubs and dating allegedly heterosexual women who were unaware of her true gender. She eventually revealed her genuine identity to the men, who "took it well". She said that the only time she had ever been regarded extremely feminine was while she was a man: her alter ego, Ned, was mistaken for gay on multiple occasions. Her formerly perceived butch features were now perceived as curiously feminine. Vincent remarked that the experiment made her more sympathetic to the male condition: "Men are suffering.