The High Price I Had To Pay- Book Synopsis The High Price I Had To Pay is a captivating real-life story written by author Jamila T. Davis, who is currently serving a 12 1/2 year prison sentence. Before Lehman's collapse, Davis was accused of being the 25 year old mastermind who defrauded the bank of millions. But Davis claims the bankers only told half the story This shocking synopsis captures the inside tricks of Wall Street elite. Find out what really happened, behind the scenes, that ultimately resulted in the 2008 Financial Crisis.