”A detailed and insightful look at an intriguing career... Industry insiders, in particular, will find this a fascinating read, as Terreson provides frank commentary on his methodology and his willingness to make tough, data-based calls that went against conventional wisdom.The book's biographical vignettes are often charming and even inspirational; indeed, Terreson's rise to a powerful position in one of the nation's leading industries fits many definitions of the American dream. A detailed and insightful look at an intriguing career..

Kirkus Reviews

”Can't Deny It" is an excellent book and we highly recommend. It's a must-read for early-career professionals, management teams and board members in finance and energy, and for broader audiences too

Bill Smead, Smead Capital Management

”Doug Terreson's story is pure energy industry legend—literally. From directional drilling in the Gulf of Mexico to calling the shots on Wall Street, this guy has done it all. He's the brain behind the "Era of the Supermajor" thesis that sparked mega-mergers in the late '90s, and his knack for bold predictions—like the "Golden Age of Refining" and nailing the 2020 energy market rebound—cemented his spot as a top energy analyst. With a career that's spanned hands-on rigs, high-stakes privatizations, and managing billion-dollar funds, Doug's insights are anything but ordinary. You'll hear about his no-BS approach to restoring discipline in the industry and how his blend of field smarts and financial wizardry shaped the modern energy world as we know it. The GOAT of Wall Street oil analysts

Digital Wildcatters

”Written by one of the most decorated research analysts in recent decades, Can't Deny It takes readers from the Gulf of Mexico oil patch to Wall Street and global oil markets. Doug Terreson's role in two of the energy industry's most important phases—'The Era of the Super-Major' and 'The Pledge'—reset the sector framework and cemented his reputation as one of Wall Street's most influential energy voices. Blending memoir, market history, and inside stories from landmark deals and bold predictions, the book offers rare lessons at the intersection of energy and finance. A must-read for finance practitioners, energy specialists, and anyone interested in how independent thinking shapes markets.

CFA Institute

”If you want a first-hand account of the energy sector over the past 30 years from a financial markets perspective, I highly recommend Can't Deny It. I also recommend it for anyone that wants to understand what it takes to be a leading Wall Street equity research analyst.Doug deserves significant credit for pushing industry to being more financially focused, a point that is also featured prominently in Super-Spiked and in the work we do at Veriten.Management teams, investors, policy makers, and other energy leaders would benefit from continuing to hear your thoughts...

Arjun Murti - Super-Spiked Substack