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Summary: An Eye-0pening Book
Review: "King of Capital" is a must read for every investor who wants to learn more about how to be "Wall Street Smart," and how to chose effectively and honestly managed companies. Sandy Weill's clear vision, while not always apparent to those who work with him, becomes very apparent to the readers of this intriguing, reader friendly, and well-researched book by Stone and Brewster. Sandy is smart, competitive, and clean. How he became "King of Captial" should inspire future corporate leaders as they embark on their journeys which will be under closer scrutiny than ever before. However, even if you are not an investor or future CEO, this timely book is packed full of so much information about the deal makers of past few decades, that it makes for thoroughly enjoyable reading for those who desire just to be informed.
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Summary: An Eye-0pening Book
Review: "King of Capital" is a must read for every investor who wants to learn more about how to be "Wall Street Smart," and how to chose effectively and honestly managed companies. Sandy Weill's clear vision, while not always apparent to those who work with him, becomes very apparent to the readers of this intriguing, reader friendly, and well-researched book by Stone and Brewster. Sandy is smart, competitive, and clean. How he became "King of Captial" should inspire future corporate leaders as they embark on their journeys which will be under closer scrutiny than ever before. However, even if you are not an investor or future CEO, this timely book is packed full of so much information about the deal makers of past few decades, that it makes for thoroughly enjoyable reading for those who desire just to be informed.
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Summary: A role model's history well described
Review: Didn't Sandy buy Nikko Securities? And make it successful, as opposed to Merrill's flop with Yamaichi? I think so, and this episode is omitted from this book.But forgive Stone and Brewster this one error because their book is excellent. It is a simple, straightforward, easily-read history of an extraordinary man's accomplishments. I've watched Sandy through the eyes of the WSJ's reporters over the many years he's been building his legacy and I can quote a few individual soundbites like the one about Nikko, but the whole panorama of Sandy's career only came into focus with this book. A great man, Sandy is, and he makes me proud to be part of the same industry; and I hope in small ways I can imitate him. The authors are obviously fans of Sandy's, which may make them somewhat biased, but so am I.
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Summary: reads like a thriller
Review: For a business biography (normally a genre I avoid), this well-reported book is a real pageturner. Packed with insider information and telling details of an amazing story. Don't miss it.
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Summary: Weill rules!
Review: From a humble beginning to a billionare, Weill really did it his way. If you make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. The book has great details about his success, with clear documentation on Robinson, Dimon, Reed and other power struggle. With WorldCom, Enron, Global Crossing all going down the tube, it is a miracle that Weill smells like roses! What is the hiddern agenda? There must be something in the closet. It is too good to be true.
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Summary: Weill rules!
Review: From his humble beginning, Weill has done everything from a runner to a billionaire! Winning the power struggle against Robinson, Dimon, and Reed, makes Weill the king. Now that the US Justice Dept is examining the roles that Citigroup played in Enron, Worldcom and other collapsing companies, the story is not over yet. It is a must read for any CEO!
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Summary: inspirational story
Review: I can't believe I haven't seen more reviews or information about this book. It is so easy to read and so packed with interesting business anecdotes about Sandy Weill. These reporters did a great job and offer a lot of insight about Weill. This is one of the better books (especially for a business book) that I've ever read.
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Summary: A recommended read
Review: I liked the way Stone and Brewster broke the book into small, interesting chapters. It made for an easy read. I felt like I had a good sense of Weill's character and business style by the end of the book. The only criticism I would make is that the book seemed like an "authorized" biography in that it was overly flattering of Weill at times - like commending him for his restraint in only having three large mansions. Also, like all biographies written during the person life, there needs to be more chapters for events that take place after the book stops. In spite of that, I recommend the book to anyone who likes good biographies of business leaders.
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Summary: Disappointing...
Review: I love and admire sandy weill.i purchased this book to learn more about the man and his deal making prowess.although this book was well research,its presentation was what turned me off.i have never read a book so disjointed and dull.it doesnt follow the conventional chronological sequence that most biographies does but skips back and forth from one event to another i.e 60's-to-the-80's-to-the-70's-to 60's again...this goes on and on and on.this can be very very very frustrating.Also i dont think the authors did a good job in capturing the readers since the paragraphs come and go in that fasion throughout the entire book!
All who follow sandy weill's career knows his excellent ex-protege, jamie dimon.I would loved to learn more on Mr Dimon (curently President and COO of J.P Morgan Chase & Co) and i hope there will be a book on him in the future.
All in all, sandy weill is one hell of a guy who has done tremendous things in the financial sector.but if you really want to read a book which is more entertaining (or way better) than this book,then you should read "Tearing Down the Walls:How Sandy Weill fought his way to the top of the financial world...and then nearly lost it all" by Monica Langley.The book by monica langley is way way better and enjoyable.You'll also learn more about Jamie Dimon!!
In conclusion,dont buy this book but the one by Monica Langley.....
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Summary: A Talent for Deals and Recognizing Value.....
Review: I've just started reading this book and it is most certainly a good buy. The businesswoman in me loves Weill's ability to recognize value where others fail to see it (don't all the great ones have this unique characteristic?); the future wife in me admires his dedication, love and adoration of his spouse, a true confidante and partner in every sense of the word. I really enjoy reading about powerful men who are not afraid of telling the world how much of an intellectual and mental impact their wives are. More later....
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