“If you want to read a sharp, insightful, bitingly funny, crystal-clear, quick-read book that could help you avoid making fatal mistakes with your business, pick up Dead Companies Walking.” —CFO Magazine

“An excellent investing book” —Barbarian Capital

“Sharp insights into human fallibility as a potential source of moneymaking opportunity.” —Kirkus Reviews

“[A] surprisingly entertaining mix of business guide and memoir. The final takeaway of this spirited book is that “learning to love failure all over again” can help America recover the adventurous spirit that Fearon believes our economy needs.” —Publishers Weekly

“Scott Fearon’s Dead Companies Walking is chock full of wisdom—not just about investing but about the way to read between the lines about just about anything in life. Fearon’s book reads like a rollicking adventure—it’s vivid, entertaining and informative—and it offers enduring lessons about Wall Street and beyond.” —Professor Alec Klein, bestselling author of Stealing Time: Steve Case, Jerry Levin, and the Collapse of AOL Time Warner

“Beginning with his drive from Illinois to Texas, Mr. Fearon weaves a fascinating odyssey captaining his hedge fund. Funny. True. Plain English. Anyone who has ever bought a stock or managed a business, big or small, will devour this book.” —J. Carlo Cannell, managing partner, Cannell Capital LLC

“[Scott Fearon's] insights on the common ways that mature companies often doom themselves apply equally well to startups. Every business, young or old, needs to avoid the ... mistakes that he outlines.” —Martin Zwilling, Forbes

“If you run a business, read this book. It contains great management lessons and why we should all embrace failure. If you manage your own money, read this book. Picking winners is a loser’s game and Scott spells out why short selling—and understanding why most companies fail—can help protect your portfolio.” —Lee Munson, President and CIO, Portfolio Wealth Advisors and author of Rigged Money: Beating Wall Street at Its Own Game