The Lost Bank: The Story of Washington Mutual-The Biggest Bank Failure in American History

The Lost Bank: The Story of Washington Mutual-The Biggest Bank Failure in American History

Based on reporting for which the author was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Gerald Loeb Award, this book traces the rise and spectacular fall of Washington Mutual.

During the most dizzy…

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