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Every book Thomas Braziel recommended on podcasts

Guest on My First Million · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Thomas Braziel appeared on My First Million to discuss distressed investing and special situations in the securities markets. During the episode, he recommended Seth Klarman's Margin of Safety as part of his curated reading list for individuals looking to understand deep value investing, noting that while it is a difficult book to find, dedicated readers can locate copies. Braziel and host Shaan Puri also discussed a biography about Kirkorian, which they referred to as The Gambler, praising it as an exceptional biographical work. Additionally, Braziel recommended Joel Greenblatt's You Can Be a Stock Market Genius, citing it as an essential resource for anyone seeking to learn about special situations and navigate securities markets effectively. Through these recommendations, Braziel provided listeners with foundational texts aimed at mastering advanced financial strategies, uncovering undervalued assets, and navigating complex corporate events in the world of investing.

Books recommended by Thomas Braziel

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  1. Margin of Safety

    Seth Klarman · Recommended · 1 episode

    Margin of Safety by Seth Klarman is a legendary, out-of-print investing text that outlines the core philosophies of value investing and rigorous risk management.

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    “So um I think on the list um because I shared like a a book list of course you have people like Seth Clarman and Margin of Safety. It's a hard book to find, but if you Google around, you might be able to find a copy that you can”
    My First Million How To Turn $100K into $4,000,000 with Distressed Investing 2025-09-19 Listen at 56:06
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Gambler

    Фёдор Михайлович Достоевский; Charles James Hogarth · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Gambler is a classic novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores the destructive nature of addiction and obsession through the experiences of a young tutor working for a ruined Russian general.

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    “Kirkan. Oh, you like that one? That's a really Oh my god. Yes. The gambler. That's one of the best bio.”
    My First Million How To Turn $100K into $4,000,000 with Distressed Investing 2025-09-19 Listen at 57:22
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. You Can Be a Stock Market Genius

    Joel Greenblatt · Recommended · 1 episode

    You Can Be a Stock Market Genius by Joel Greenblatt is an investment guide that teaches everyday investors how to uncover lucrative opportunities in corporate spin-offs, restructurings, and other special situations.

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    “Joel Greenblad, you can be a stock market genius. These are these are great books for when talking about securities markets.”
    My First Million How To Turn $100K into $4,000,000 with Distressed Investing 2025-09-19 Listen at 59:16
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
How To Turn $100K into $4,000,000 with Distressed InvestingMy First Million2025-09-193