"Reminiscences of a Stock Operator," written by Edwin Lefèvre and published in 1923, is possibly the single most recommended book for aspiring traders and investors. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of the man considered by many to be the greatest stock trader of all time, Jesse Livermore , presented as the main character, Larry Livingston, in the book. This book, which is also noted as simply a good read, is one of the few attempts at a detailed biographical account of one of the famous investors in stock market circles in the early 20th century and provides interesting insights into Livermore's self-education as a trader. The book is also filled with numerous pearls of wisdom on trading that are still often quoted today, such as, "Always sell what shows you a loss and keep what shows you a profit."