# Prof. William Silber's book, "Volcker: The Triumph of Persistence," is featured

1 Faculty News November 26, 2012 ![The Washington Post logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_031074.jpg?itok=f6OME_Rm)>

Excerpt from the [Washington Post](http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ask-the-fedcoach/post/great-leadership-books-in-2012/2012/11/26/a4c31b7a-37eb-11e2-8a97-363b0f9a0ab3_blog.htm) -- "The book offers behind-the-scenes accounts of Volcker’s time at the Department of Treasury and the Federal Reserve. It also chronicles his resolve and independent thinking during times of crisis."

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