This is an ode to that risk-taking breed of Americans better known as entrepreneurs- those people who stake their reputations, mortgages and sundry assets so they can live out their visions. Mixing theory with actual biographical portraits of entrepreneurs (Idaho potato king J.R. Simplot and automaker Soichiro Honda to mention two), Gilder explores the impact of enterprise on business and technology. The result is a commanding encapsulation of the soul of capitalism. Gilder's work is impassioned and eloquent and is sure to provide inspiration to all listeners.