John Rothchild
American writer (1945–2019) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Harmon Rothchild (May 13, 1945 – December 27, 2019)[1] was a freelance writer specializing in financial matters. He authored or co-authored more than a dozen books on finance and investing, and served as an editor of Washington Monthly as well as a columnist for Time and Fortune.[2]
John Rothchild | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Harmon Rothchild May 13, 1945 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 2019 (aged 74) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Financial writer |
| Spouse |
Susan Berns (m. 1976) |
| Children | 3, including Sascha |
Bibliography
Rothchild's financial writings include:
- A Fool and His Money: The Odyssey of an Average Investor (1988: Wiley Investment Classics)[3]
- The Bear Book: Survive and Profit in Ferocious Markets (1998: John Wiley & Sons)[4]
- Going for Broke: How Robert Campeau Bankrupted the Retail Industry, Jolted the Junk Bond Market, and Brought the Booming 80s to a Crashing Halt (2000: Beard Books)[5]
- The Davis Dynasty: Fifty Years of Successful Investing on Wall Street (2003: John Wiley & Sons)[6]
With fellow financial author Peter Lynch, Rothchild wrote:
- One up on Wall Street: How To Use What You Already Know to Make Money in the Market (1989: Published by Simon & Schuster)
- Learn to Earn: A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Investing and Business (1997: John Wiley & Sons)[7]
- Beating the Street (2003: Simon & Schuster)[8]
Rothchild also assisted Marjory Stoneman Douglas with her autobiography, Voice of the River (2000: Pineapple Press).[9]
Personal
Rothchild married socialite Susan Berns on New Year's Eve in 1976; they had three children, including writer Sascha Rothchild.[1]
References
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