761: Cristina Alger: Author of The Banker's Wife

So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Farnoosh Torabi

Business, Entrepreneurship

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 30 July 2018

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Cristina Alger is a celebrated fiction writer who just came out with her third book, The Banker’s Wife, a financial thriller that unveils the personal lives of the financial world's movers and shakers.

Cristina is a former Goldman Sachs analyst and a former Manhattan corporate attorney who grew up in the city, attended some of the best schools in the nation, and sadly, lost her father - a well known finance executive - during the 9/11 terrorist attack.

We talk about her creative process for developing The Banker's Wife, how her personal life and experiences inspired and influenced the book and financial lessons learned growing up as the daughter of a top finance executive.

Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open!

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0:00.0	So Money episode 762 Christina Alger, author of the banker's wife.
0:05.6	You're listening to So Money, with award-winning money guru Farnu Shorabi.
0:11.8	Each day, in a 30 minute dose of financial
0:14.6	inspiration from the world's top business minds, authors, influencers, and from
0:19.4	Farnuus yourself. Looking for ways to save on gas or double your double coupons?
0:25.0	Sorry, you're in the wrong place.
0:27.0	Seeking profound ways to live a richer, happier life.
0:30.0	Welcome to So Money.
0:33.0	Ever wonder what life is really like for socialites and financier's?
0:38.0	Is it really as glamorous as it looks or as sinister as the media might have you believe.
0:43.4	Our next guest gives us a glimpse into the lives of New York
0:47.2	socialites and helps us draw our own conclusions.
0:51.1	Welcome to So Money, everyone. I'm Farnuosh Terabi. Our guest today is Christina
0:55.8	Alger. She's a celebrated fiction author who just released her third book, The Bankers Wife,
1:01.6	and I'm telling you, it is incredible. I don't have a lot of time to read
1:05.6	fiction these days, and this is sitting next to me at my bedside table. I read a few pages
1:11.1	every night, and I'm just obsessed.
1:14.0	It is a work of fiction, but I really think that it shows life under the surface of New York City's
1:19.2	quote-unquote elite.
1:21.2	And so where did Christina draw her inspiration?
1:23.7	She's a former Goldman Sachs analyst and a former Manhattan corporate attorney.
1:27.8	She grew up in New York City, went to some of the best schools in the country.
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