In The Money Game, George Goodman (writing under the pseudonym “Adam Smith”) strips away the illusions of Wall Street with wit and psychological insight. The book isn’t a traditional guide to investing—it’s a sharp, philosophical, and often humorous exploration of why investors behave the way they do. Goodman opens with a powerful premise: “The world is not the way they tell you it is,” and this applies most acutely to the world of finance.