Private Equity: A Memoir By Carrie Sun

Named a most-anticipated book of 2024 by NPR.org, Oprah Daily, Town & Country, The Millions, and the Financial Times, Private Equity by Carrie Sun is a riveting memoir that delves into the intense world of high finance and the personal cost of chasing success.

In her memoir, Sun recounts her journey from a high-achieving student at MIT to a coveted position as the sole assistant to a billionaire founder at a prestigious hedge fund. Despite a promising career trajectory and an initial sense of accomplishment, Sun finds herself trapped in an unhappy engagement and grappling with the disillusionment of her corporate climb. The hedge fund offers a chance to escape, but the price is steep.

At the heart of the firm’s ultra-competitive culture, Sun manages the complex and demanding life of an influential investor, navigating a world where time is money and opulence is the norm. As she immerses herself in this luxury-laden environment, she quickly learns that wealth can address nearly every problem but starts to question the true cost of her success.

As Sun's health and personal life deteriorate under the relentless pressure, she embarks on a profound self-examination. Private Equity is not just a memoir but an urgent critique of extreme wealth, work culture, and the values that drive our pursuit of success. Sun's story is a poignant exploration of identity, sacrifice, and the struggle to reclaim one's life amidst a world of excess and aspiration. This thought-provoking narrative challenges readers to reflect on their own definitions of success and the price they are willing to pay for it.