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Goldman,ar Sachs: The Culture of Success, by Lisa Endlich. Alfred B. Knopf. 266 pages. $27.50.

Long-Term Greedy: The Triumph of Goldman Saohs, by Nils Lindskoog. McCrossen Publishing. 120 pages. $24.95.

We go for years and no one writes any books about Goldman Sachs, which is notably non-cooperative when it comes to reporters and authors. Now, all of a sudden, we have two books which purport to be the inside word on the mysterious and powerful workings of one of the last big partnerships in the financial community. And what a change a little time hath wrought!

Lisa Endlich's book is much like reading a 266page press release from Goldman Sachs. It is a glowing, reverential report on the ...

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