Too Good to Be True: Scottsdale and Privatization in the 1980s

This book is a gripping rollercoaster ride of a personal story, detailing the author's experience as an ambitious young corporate planner at Camp Dresser & McKee in Boston during the Reagan decade.

The author takes on a central role in the development of a water treatment plant in Scottsdale, Arizona, recounting the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of the years-long process of getting the project approved, financed, and built.

Through this personal account, the author shares valuable lessons about taking risks and learning from defeat, making it a cautionary tale for young professionals.

With its unique blend of memoir and corporate history, this book is sure to captivate readers and leave them with a newfound appreciation for the complexities of infrastructure development and financing.

Don't miss out on this fascinating and informative read!