Iacocca
Written by William Novak
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The son of Italian immigrants, Lee Iacocca rose spectacularly through the ranks of Ford Motor Company to become its president, only to be toppled eight years later in a power play that should have shattered him. But Lee Iacocca didn't get mad, he got even. He led a battle for Chrysler's survival that made his name a symbol of integrity, know-how, and guts for millions of Americans.
In his classic hard-hitting style, he tells us how he changed the automobile industry in the 1960s by creating the phenomenal Mustang. He goes behind the scenes for a look at Henry Ford's reign of intimidation and manipulation. He recounts the miraculous rebirth of Chrysler from near bankruptcy to repayment of its $1.2 billion government loan so early that Washington didn't know how to cash the check.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
William Novak
William Novak, who was born in 1948, has written or coauthored some two dozen books, including the bestselling memoirs of Lee Iacocca, Tip O’Neill, Nancy Reagan, the Mayflower Madam, Oliver North, Magic Johnson, and Tim Russert. He is also the coeditor with Moshe Waldoks of The Big Book of Jewish Humor. He and his wife, Linda, live in the Boston area and have three grown sons, all of whom are writers.
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Reviews for Iacocca
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Nice change of style. Having a CEO telling his story of success and hard times is so nice to see. Lee was blunt and realistic in his approach. This is what can happen to business when you have a visionary at the helm. Very enjoyable... Thanks Lee!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5One the best business memoirs I have read to date but now dated especially in the final section of the book where Mr Iaccocca gives us his take on fixing the American economy and deficit. The book was published before the demise of the Iron Curtain and the recognition that Asia and China in particular have claimed their share of the world economy. Still there are lessons to be learned for everyone not just Americans.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent, quick audio compilation. This covers the highlights (and lows) of Lee Iaccoca's career. A lot to be learned from the man.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This audio is a nice, short synopsis of Iacocca. Not bad.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This isn't the actual autobiography. It's an interview with Iococca. It's still informative summary.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very old business classic on a boss at Auto Corridors of America! Experimented reading it twice. 1st when I hadn't started working and then recently after 15 years of work. When you are at helm in business and you still have 'Henry Fords' controlling you, your struggle intensifies! Your patience is tested severely; you may also end up paying exorbitant price of losing your dear ones. That's how a vicious cycle of stressful profession is!! It's fascinating to learn different perspectives built during readings 17 years apart. All in all it's a timeless case of business.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This wasn’t the book. It was merely commentary to the book. Good background without much depth
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