A fascinating account that weaves together history, philosophy, and personal anecdotes. [Kabir Sehgal] provides insights that are both riveting and thought-provoking - Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve JobsKabir Sehgal has done us a great service in writing this book - Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of Grameen BankCoined doesn't resemble any of the usual text books on money. For one thing, it's actually fun to read - and Kabir Sehgal will stimulate your thinking about our financial crisis and banking - Paul Volcker, former Chair of the Federal ReserveWell-written. Clever. Innovative. This amazing book will get you thinking about money in completely new ways. If you want to understand how money has impacted the human condition, for better or worse, and how it will continue to shape our behavior, read this - Sheila Bair, former Chairman of the Federal Deposit CorporationAn ideal book for anyone interested in understanding how money has impacted our world. [Kabir Sehgal's] thought provoking and impressive writing style makes this an enjoyable and educational read - William H. Rogers, Chairman & CEO, SunTrust BanksThis book takes you through money, its history and its future. Kabir is brilliant. Read it - Timothy Draper, Founding Partner, Draper Fisher JurvetsonThis fresh and captivating book will make us rethink what money is and even how we corporate leaders make financial decisions - John Somerhalder II, Chairman & CEO, AGL ResourcesIn his excellent book, Kabir Sehgal entices the reader to think differently about money . . . By emphasizing the link between money and obligations, Sehgal develops a deeper understanding of the nature of the most important institution in our modern economy - L. Randall Wray, Professor, Economics, University of Missouri-Kansas City and author of Modern Money Theory