The Buy Side is a memoir written by Turney Duff, a former stock trader on Wall Street. In the book, Duff shares his experiences working at some of the most prestigious hedge funds in the industry, including Galleon Group and Tudor Investments. He writes about the high-stakes world of stock trading, where millions of dollars can be won or lost in a single day, and the excesses of the finance industry, including lavish parties, drugs, and other forms of reckless behavior.

At the same time, Duff also reflects on the personal challenges he faced during this time, including addiction to drugs and alcohol, and financial ruin. He writes about the pressure to constantly perform and the toll it took on his mental health, and how he eventually hit rock bottom and had to rebuild his life. Through his candid and often humorous writing, Duff offers an insider's perspective on the fast-paced and often cutthroat world of finance, and provides a cautionary tale about the dangers of letting success and money go to one's head.
The book begins with Duff's early years working at a brokerage firm, where he learned the ropes of the stock trading business. From there, he moves on to his time at Galleon Group, where he worked under the legendary hedge fund manager, Raj Rajaratnam. Duff writes about the intense and competitive culture at the firm, and the pressure to generate profits for the investors. He also writes about the extravagant lifestyle that came with the job, including luxurious trips and lavish parties.
As he climbs the ranks at Galleon, Duff becomes more and more caught up in the culture of excess, eventually succumbing to drug and alcohol addiction. He writes about the downward spiral that followed, including financial ruin and a stint in rehab. After hitting rock bottom, Duff reflects on the lessons he learned and the changes he made in his life to get back on track.
In the end, The Buy Side is a gripping and entertaining read that offers a unique look into the world of Wall Street and the highs and lows of a career in finance. Through his personal story, Duff provides an insider's perspective on the fast-paced and often cutthroat world of finance, and serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of letting success and money go to one's head.