Confessions of an SOB

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Summary: It is a great book
Review: A great autobiography by the founder of USA today. I read this book in one sitting and totally admire his fierecely competitive attitude. He made no excuse for being an sob, and did everything to get to the top. He admits that he can be funny, charming to his friends, and a nasty sob to his enemies. His adaptability while maintaining a laser-like focus on the ultimate goal is a lesson for young people to emulate.

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Summary: Wonderfully written!!
Review: I enjoyed reading this book. Al was definitley a loveable S.O.B..The man really built an empire in spite of all the critics that believed an National paper was a ridiculous idea. He did it with style, grace, and charm. The book also reminded me of an old saying "every failure plants a seed of an equivalent success."

Rating:
Summary: Wonderfully written!!
Review: I enjoyed reading this book. Al was definitley a loveable S.O.B..The man really built an empire in spite of all the critics that believed an National paper was a ridiculous idea. He did it with style, grace, and charm. The book also reminded me of an old saying "every failure plants a seed of an equivalent success."

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Summary: It is a great book
Review: Mr. Neuharth is indeed a sad and cynical man. He equates 'elitism' with critical thinking and casts himself as a man of the people, just listening to their opinions via his polls and town meetings. And yet he talks of his fancy jets and other staples of his lavish and selfish lifestyle.

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Summary: What a sad man
Review: Mr. Neuharth is indeed a sad and cynical man. He equates 'elitism' with critical thinking and casts himself as a man of the people, just listening to their opinions via his polls and town meetings. And yet he talks of his fancy jets and other staples of his lavish and selfish lifestyle.

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Summary: Al Neuharth is God!
Review: My favorite business book by a mile! This book provides wonderful, albeit eccentric, "words of wisdom" from one of the greatest visionaries of the 20th century. Long live Al Neuharth, his treehouse overlooking NASA, USA Today, and "Bigger and Colder Martini's"!

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Summary: Al Neuharth is God!
Review: My favorite business book by a mile! This book provides wonderful, albeit eccentric, "words of wisdom" from one of the greatest visionaries of the 20th century. Long live Al Neuharth, his treehouse overlooking NASA, USA Today, and "Bigger and Colder Martini's"!

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Summary: Confessions of an S.O.B.
Review: Talk about self-absorbed...I guess the ego and the love of self this man displays are essential to success in business...I thought the man made some good points, but few are helpful to anyone in the real world (or outside the newspaper business). Nausea sets in after the second chapter. Neuharth will die an old, lonely, rich man. Respected by many, hated by nearly all. Luckily, I didn't have to sit through this entire book. I put it down quickly.

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Summary: so-so book
Review: This book is a good story, but you won't be taking home any business lessons that you can apply to your own career. Mostly, this is a self glorifying book by the author, Al Neuharth, on how great he is and how he managed to reach to the top of the Gannett publishing empire. I'd read it if I were interested in Mr. Neuharth's career or maybe if I was in the publishing business. However, I wouldn't bother reading this book if I was trying to extract some business leadership lessons.

Rating:
Summary: so-so book
Review: This book is a good story, but you won't be taking home any business lessons that you can apply to your own career. Mostly, this is a self glorifying book by the author, Al Neuharth, on how great he is and how he managed to reach to the top of the Gannett publishing empire. I'd read it if I were interested in Mr. Neuharth's career or maybe if I was in the publishing business. However, I wouldn't bother reading this book if I was trying to extract some business leadership lessons.