Private Equity: A Memoir Authored 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 gripping memoir that explores the tumultuous intersection of ambition, privilege, and work culture.

Carrie Sun, a daughter of Chinese immigrants, has always been driven by the pursuit of success. After graduating early from MIT and climbing the corporate ladder, she finds herself in a stifling engagement and feels that her life is slipping away. When offered a coveted position at a top Wall Street hedge fund, she seizes the chance, determined to prove herself.

As the sole assistant to the firm's billionaire founder, Carrie manages a life of immense power and wealth. Immersed in a world where efficiency and financial return reign supreme, she witnesses firsthand the luxury and excess that come with extreme success. Yet, as she becomes more deeply enmeshed in the firm’s demanding culture, her own well-being begins to deteriorate. The pressures of high-stakes finance start to overshadow her personal identity and health.

Private Equity is not merely a tell-all about the financial world; it’s a profound exploration of the values and sacrifices underlying our notions of success. Carrie Sun's memoir candidly examines the extremes of work culture and wealth, questioning what it means to truly live a fulfilled life. Her story is a compelling and urgent critique of our winner-take-all economy, revealing the personal cost of climbing to the top and the struggle to reclaim one's self amidst the glittering, ruthless world of high finance. 📚❤️