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Without further introductions, here's the list of books we at Falcony recommend to read about Whistleblowers, fraud, money laundering and other crimes whistleblowing can reveal:
1. "The Whistleblower: Sex Trafficking, Military Contractors, and One Woman's Fight for Justice" by Kathryn Bolkovac and Cari Lynn
This book tells the story of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska police officer who served as a peacekeeper in Bosnia and discovered a cover-up of sex trafficking involving military contractors.
2. "Blow the Whistle: The Culture and Politics of Whistleblowing" by David Lewis: This book examines the social, cultural, and political factors that influence whether individuals decide to blow the whistle on misconduct.
3. "Whistleblowers: Broken Lives and Organizational Power" by C. Fred Alford: This book explores the personal and professional costs that whistleblowers often face, as well as the ways in which organizations can protect and support whistleblowers.
4. "The Whistleblower's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Doing What's Right and Protecting Yourself" by Stephen M. Kohn and Michael D. Kohn: This book provides practical advice for individuals who are considering blowing the whistle, including information on how to report misconduct, protect oneself from retaliation, and navigate the legal system.
5. "The Corporate Whistleblower's Survival Guide: A Handbook for Committing the Truth" by Tom Devine and Tarek F. Maassarani: This book provides guidance for individuals who are considering blowing the whistle on misconduct in the corporate world, including information on how to assess the risks and rewards of whistleblowing and how to navigate the legal system.
6. "Whistleblowing in the Age of Snowden" by John T. Monahan: This book examines the challenges and opportunities that whistleblowers face in the digital age, and discusses the role that technology plays in enabling and protecting whistleblowers.
7. "Lucifer's Banker: The Untold Story of How I Destroyed Swiss Bank Secrecy" by Bradley Birkenfeld: This book tells the story of Bradley Birkenfeld, a former private banker who blew the whistle on tax evasion at the Swiss bank UBS. Birkenfeld's disclosures led to the largest tax evasion case in U.S. history and resulted in significant reforms to Swiss banking laws.
This book tells the story of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska police officer who served as a peacekeeper in Bosnia and discovered a cover-up of sex trafficking involving military contractors.
2. "Blow the Whistle: The Culture and Politics of Whistleblowing" by David Lewis: This book examines the social, cultural, and political factors that influence whether individuals decide to blow the whistle on misconduct.
3. "Whistleblowers: Broken Lives and Organizational Power" by C. Fred Alford: This book explores the personal and professional costs that whistleblowers often face, as well as the ways in which organizations can protect and support whistleblowers.
4. "The Whistleblower's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Doing What's Right and Protecting Yourself" by Stephen M. Kohn and Michael D. Kohn: This book provides practical advice for individuals who are considering blowing the whistle, including information on how to report misconduct, protect oneself from retaliation, and navigate the legal system.
5. "The Corporate Whistleblower's Survival Guide: A Handbook for Committing the Truth" by Tom Devine and Tarek F. Maassarani: This book provides guidance for individuals who are considering blowing the whistle on misconduct in the corporate world, including information on how to assess the risks and rewards of whistleblowing and how to navigate the legal system.
6. "Whistleblowing in the Age of Snowden" by John T. Monahan: This book examines the challenges and opportunities that whistleblowers face in the digital age, and discusses the role that technology plays in enabling and protecting whistleblowers.
7. "Lucifer's Banker: The Untold Story of How I Destroyed Swiss Bank Secrecy" by Bradley Birkenfeld: This book tells the story of Bradley Birkenfeld, a former private banker who blew the whistle on tax evasion at the Swiss bank UBS. Birkenfeld's disclosures led to the largest tax evasion case in U.S. history and resulted in significant reforms to Swiss banking laws.
8. "Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security" by Sarah Chayes: This book explores the links between corruption and global security, and argues that corruption is a major driver of conflict and terrorism. The book also discusses strategies for combating corruption and promoting transparency.
9. "Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud" by Tom Devine: This book explores the personal and professional costs that whistleblowers often face, and discusses the role that whistleblowers play in promoting accountability and integrity in organizations. The book also provides practical advice for individuals who are considering blowing the whistle.
10. "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga: This novel tells the story of Balram Halwai, a poor Indian villager who rises to become a successful entrepreneur. The book explores themes of corruption and power, and highlights the challenges that individuals may face when trying to expose wrongdoing.
11. "The Boat Rocker" by Ha Jin: This novel tells the story of Feng Danlin, a Chinese journalist who becomes embroiled in a scandal when he tries to expose corruption within his company. The book explores themes of censorship and freedom of speech, and highlights the challenges that journalists may face when trying to report the truth.
12. "The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust" by Diana B. Henriques: This book tells the story of Bernie Madoff, a Wall Street investor who was convicted of running a massive Ponzi scheme. The book discusses the events leading up to Madoff's arrest and the impact of his fraud on his investors and the financial system.
13. "Kleptopia: How Dirty Money is Conquering the World" by Tom Burgis: This book explores the global network of illicit finance and corruption, and discusses the ways in which dirty money is used to corrupt governments, undermine democracy, and fuel conflict. The book also discusses strategies for combating these challenges.
14. "Moneyland: Why Thieves And Crooks Now Rule The World And How To Take It Back" by Oliver Bullough: This book explores the global network of illicit finance and corruption, and discusses the ways in which dirty money is used to evade taxes, avoid regulation, and facilitate crime. The book also discusses strategies for combating these challenges and promoting transparency.
15. "The Panama Papers: Breaking the Story of How the Rich and Powerful Hide Their Money" by Bastian Obermayer and Frederik Obermaier: This book tells the story of the Panama Papers, a massive leak of financial documents that exposed the use of offshore tax havens by the wealthy and powerful. The book discusses the impact of the leak and the efforts to investigate it wholly.
Conclusion
These books explore various aspects of whistleblowing, including the personal and professional costs that whistleblowers often face, the role that whistleblowers play in promoting accountability and integrity in organizations, and the challenges and strategies for combating corruption and promoting transparency.
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