A review by jessnuss
Truth and Consequences: Life Inside the Madoff Family by Laurie Sandell

4.0

I have had this book on my shelf for a while now. Part of me was hesitant to read it. I felt like I was giving money to the Madoff family and therefore helping them out, and condoning the crime. Its hard to tell if this book is entirely true or partially tweaked but Andrew, Catherine and Ruth seem to be frank and honest in "Truth and Consequences" The book creates a mix of emotions you feel bad for them and the life they are living as a result of Bernie's crime. However I have met so many Madoff victims that have lost everything, I found myself wondering what they thought of the book. After seeing interviews with Stephanie Madoff for her book and reading the heartbreaking section on Mark's suicide I can only think I wish I knew what was going on in his mind. The Madoff story is a soap opera or greek tragedy for everyone involved. This book is a compelling look inside that drama. Even a person barely interested in finance, business and politics will find this book fascinating for the "characters" and drama.