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Climbing the Ladder 4 - Chutes and Ladders
by Michael Loucks
Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age
Format: EPUB
Content Rating: Older than 17
The world of finance is, in its simplest form, just like a game of Chutes and Ladders. There are only two things that matter to the bottom line: profits and losses. The goal is to climb to the finish and thrive, not fall back down the chute.
Having been named the manager of the newly created Research Department at Spurgeon, Jonathan's career is soaring. After getting through a reorganization that forces him to make some tough decisions, he develops the team into a cutting-edge research department, consistently performing beyond expectations. His own portfolio grows as well, with friendly advice from a colleague developing into a lucrative new opportunity for his fund. And for those of you who judge a book by its cover, spoiler alert--yes, you now know who the future Mrs. Jonathan Edward Kane will be. There is probably no greater profit than finding the one you want to spend your life with. By these standards, Jonathan is richer than most kids who grew up dirt poor in rural Ohio can imagine.
However, as tends to happen, profit is balanced by loss. As profitable as he's been financially, the personal losses he suffers may be even greater. Both Bev and Keiko suffer from crippling medical conditions, though in Bev's case, the issue is mental rather than physical. Keiko continues to battle against leukemia, with every effort being made to help her fight back and win. Bev's battle with her parents over Heather spirals out of control. The perils faced by both are straining on both them and him, especially when one small past mistake of his related to Bev and Heather inadvertently threatens his securities licenses. The conclusion to both of their battles will leave him reevaluating aspects of himself he never imagined.
With this baggage hanging over him, the next rung of the ladder will be much harder to reach, but as always, he continues to climb.
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darren_d_evans
CTL 4
Reviewed it on December 22, 2024
At least as good as all of the previous books. Probably better.indyweber
Every young man's dream
Reviewed it on December 14, 2024
Outstanding characters and educational.jono_lindsay
Great read
Reviewed it on December 2, 2024
Easy read, good story linejames60airdrie
Awesome read, interesting, taught me a lot.
Reviewed it on December 1, 2024
I enjoy the writers awareness and comprehension of a number of different subjects, including relationships, sports and financial markets. I can't wait for the next installment in the series.UKreader
Strong stuff!
Reviewed it on November 26, 2024
Very Long and explicit description of a cancer progression Otherwise very entertaining.jhbrant25
Great
Reviewed it on November 13, 2024
GreatDoodlesdad
Wow!
Reviewed it on November 8, 2024
Quite a cliffhanger!denniscoffey59
Great series, read all 4 books to date
Reviewed it on October 26, 2024
This is the 4th installment in the series. I had ask when it was going to be ready and saw it posted the first day. Another great read but you must read the first 3 to keep up with the story. Can't wait for the next book.bodangle786
Interlocking world built
Reviewed it on October 21, 2024
Great stories that originated from a different series. Business related themes, grounded in reality. Delivering an emotional roller coaster with vast amounts of satisfaction, the only disappointment you will have to overcome is waiting for the next book.olivier.mathieux
Reaching for success
Reviewed it on December 22, 2024
Like this book, all your books and have read nearly all of them. They are well written, interesting. I learn something in most chapters. Your knowledge is anciclopedic. Thank you for all your novels Please release soon the next hospital book.