“Edmond Safra’s life and career were unique in many ways. A daring entrepreneur and successful banker, he created an innovative, prosperous, and respected financial network around the world. An aesthete, collector, and great patron of the arts, he had an inexhaustible curiosity that embraced many areas. As a philanthropist, he left his mark on the 20th century by actively committing himself to numerous causes with faith, attention, and discipline. I am delighted that Daniel Gross’s biography goes through the different stages of Edmond’s rich life and pays tribute to an extraordinary man.”