{"product_id":"the-fifth-risk-by-michael-lewis","title":"The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eBook Summary –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eThe Fifth Risk\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping work of nonfiction in which Michael Lewis investigates the often-overlooked workings of the U.S. federal government and the dangers posed when critical departments are neglected or mismanaged. Focusing on the transitions following the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Lewis examines how the incoming Trump administration failed to engage with key agencies like the Department of Energy, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Commerce. Through interviews with scientists, civil servants, and government officials, Lewis reveals how these agencies manage vital functions—nuclear safety, food security, weather forecasting—and how mismanagement could pose catastrophic risks. The “fifth risk,” according to one interviewee, is \u003cem data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eproject management\u003c\/em\u003e—the unseen, complex systems that keep a nation running. The book is both a warning and a tribute to the unsung public servants who work behind the scenes to protect and serve the public interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMichael Lewis is a best-selling American author and financial journalist known for his ability to make complex topics both accessible and engaging. Born in 1960, he gained early fame with \u003cem data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eLiar’s Poker\u003c\/em\u003e, a memoir about his time as a bond salesman on Wall Street. He has since written numerous acclaimed nonfiction books, including \u003cem data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eMoneyball\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eThe Big Short\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eFlash Boys\u003c\/em\u003e, many of which have been adapted into major films. Lewis is known for his narrative-driven approach, blending storytelling with investigative journalism to explore subjects ranging from sports analytics to financial crises and government inefficiency. His work is widely praised for its clarity, insight, and ability to humanize complicated systems and the people behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255597359290,"sku":"34J4EI6TD-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/ml_b3829e3c-a4ab-4bed-8c84-f1779dcbe86c.jpg?v=1761066238","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-fifth-risk-by-michael-lewis","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}