A shrewd businessman, an outspoken maverick, and a generous philanthropist, Ted Turner's story is the stuff of legend. But what drives him? Where did he get such a powerful will to succeed? What has he learned over his illustrious life? Never before has the controversial businessman shared his personal story. Here, for the first time, he will. From his difficult and troubling childhood to his hard-partying college life, from his vision of CNN to the drama and turmoil of the AOL / Time Warner deal, and from his ownership of the Braves to his news-making philanthropy, Turner spares no details of his extraordinary career and provides fascinating businesses insights along the way - many of which are sure to surprise.
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It doesn't matter that Ted Turner is not a professional reader. Yes, he drops the endings on "ing" words and often collapses two-syllable words into one. But he's a masterful storyteller, and that's what his memoir is--a series of well-told stories that explore his life from his childhood in Cincinnati and Georgia to his education at Brown University and his varied professional careers. Interspersed with his reading are anecdotes from other people who know, or knew, him. Adding depth and illumination, these are read by four other people and offer a nice change of pace. The book is informative, engaging, and easy to listen to. An audio bonus is an interview of Turner by CNN's Wolf Blitzer. R.C.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
