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Can anyone recommend a good book about Private Equity?

I'd prefer not to have to read a text book but I recently started working in the finance industry and I was an international affairs major, so I don't have much background info. I'm really looking to get a better understanding of the private equity market and its inner workings so a good book suggestion would be a big help in getting me there!

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2. Read "Barbarians at the Gate". It is a little dated (late 1980's), but the lessons are the same. It is also a very entertaining book! The book recounts the story of the buy-out of RJR Nabisco, and the bidding war that ensued between private equity firms. Lots of behind the scenes accounts.
3. While I do not have a specific book recommendation, you might try visiting www.privateequityinfo.com. There is a short article on the site that discusses private equity. You can also view some private equity firms via the online demo.