The Big Print: What Happened To America And How Sound Money Will Fix It

In this highly accessible book about the history of money & economics, Larry Lepard eloquently and gracefully makes the case for a return to a sound money system. Before the book came out, I heard the author speak at several bitcoin conferences. So I knew I wanted to read it. Larry is a clear and endearing storyteller who makes economic and financial concepts easy to understand. This serves well his ultimate argument that we must reform our corrupt monetary system controlled by central banks (primarily The Federal Reserve). He does this by weaving historical facts with compelling quotes, charts and data tables that prove our monetary system has been rigged our entire lives and puts us in a state of perpetual serfdom. His research is conveniently footnoted at the bottom of the page, rather than at the end of the book which made for deeper reading, if one chooses. I have a feeling I will be frequently reaching for this book to reference many of facts presented to back up the sound money argument. On top of the great academic and historical lessons in the book, Larry weaves in stories of own family's struggle and scarring from a monetary system beyond their control, as he grew up in a once great manufacturing base in the upper Midwest of America. His stories from having a front row seat at the microprocessor (1980's) and Internet (1990's) revolutions are worth reading just by themselves. Although Larry has been very successful as an investment advisor managing his and other people's monies, he has had his share of bad calls along the way which have tempered him and his writing style with grace and humility. This book demonstrates he knows the value of money and that there are things in life more important than money. Upon finishing the book, not only do I feel more educated about monetary history, the importance of sound money, the wickedness of inflation and the hope of Bitcoin, I feel like a friend to Larry even though we've never met. This makes the book a remarkable and accessible history of recent economic events that is really a personal tale about what led him to value hard money for himself and the World.

One of the best books I’ve read on the subject, right up with The Bitcoin Standard.

Great review of monetary history and the issues with the system and a way out.

The Big Print by Lawrence Lepard is an incredibly enlightening read that breaks down complex financial and economic concepts into a clear, accessible format. Lawrence presents a compelling case for understanding the flaws in the current monetary system and the importance of sound money, making this book a must-read for anyone looking to grasp these critical issues. His insights are thought-provoking and well-supported, offering a perspective that challenges conventional wisdom in a way that feels both urgent and necessary. This book is written to be easily understood for those new to the topic. The book’s overall clarity and impact make it a highly valuable resource. I would recommend it to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned investor or just beginning to explore these ideas. Fix the money, to fix the world!

Amazing book! Well written, easy read, I couldn't put it down, finished my first read in 3 days. If you want to understand how the "system" is stealing your wealth, this book will explain it, in no uncertain terms. He explains where we are headed, with a long list of facts and verified charts. Won't lie it is pretty depressing with all the corruption he uncovers, but the second part of the book shows you solutions that can retain and even grow your wealth.