Legendary for his dramatic successes and failures, businessman T. Boone Pickens (aka the "Oracle of Oil") made some infamous energy investment predictions during the course of his long career. In THE FIRST BILLION IS THE HARDEST, Pickens recalls his bumpy (but lucrative) ride and some personal-life setbacks, as well as considering the direction he sees America taking in terms of its energy production and use of resources: he anticipates a focus on wind power, cars running on natural gas, and the critical importance of dealing with a precious water supply.

The legendary hedge-fund manager describes his battle back from financial disaster as he entered his seventh decade of life and the many vital lessons he learned along the way, including how to believe in oneself even if those around you do not. 100,000 first printing.

The legendary hedge-fund manager describes his battle back from financial disaster as he entered his seventh decade of life and the many vital lessons he learned along the way, including how to believe in oneself even if those around you do not. 100,000 first printing.