Boomerang is perfect for any one trying to get a handle on the  financial crises among several European countries. Michael Lewis,  author of several other well known nonfiction titles such as Moneyball and The Blind Side, explains how three countries – Iceland, Ireland and Greece – came to create financial meltdowns in their economies. The explanations are relatively simple to understand and the author leaves you wondering if the United States will someday suffer a similar fate. At 213 pages, it’s a quick way to educate yourself on one of the hottest financial topics of the day!