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Call Me Ted

By: Ted Turner, Bill Burke
Narrated by: Ted Turner
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 From the legendary Ted Turner, who reinvented TV—and the world—by breaking all the rules, a tell-all memoir.

"Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise!"

These words of fatherly advice helped shape Ted Turner's remarkable life, but they only begin to explain the colorful, energetic, and unique style that made Ted into one of the most amazing personalities of our time. Along the way—among his numerous accomplishments—Ted became one of the richest men in the world, the largest land owner in the United States, revolutionized the television business with the creation of TBS and CNN, became a champion sailor and winner of the America's Cup, and took home a World Series championship trophy in 1995 as owner of the Atlanta Braves.

An innovative entrepreneur, outspoken nonconformist, and groundbreaking philanthropist, Ted Turner is truly a living legend, and in this memoir, he reveals his personal story—from his difficult childhood to the successful launch of his media empire to the catastrophic AOL/Time Warner deal, and his many marriages including the one to Jane Fonda.

In Call Me Ted, you'll hear Ted Turner's distinctive voice on every page. Always forthright, he tells you what makes him tick and what ticks him off, and delivers an honest account of what he's all about. Inspiring and entertaining, Call Me Ted sheds new light on one of the greatest visionaries of our time.

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"Turner's straightforward yet surprisingly charming delivery makes this a must hear."—Publishers Weekly
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I actually listened to this a few years back and forgot to review it . So here goes the story of Ted's life is unbelievable, but what is even more impressive is what he manged to do with the power and success he accrued, he didn't abuse his power and he's used it for good, in short the world is a better place for what Ted Turner managed to do, can the same be said for all billionaires or media magnated such as Rupert Murdoch I'm not so sure.

Great book

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A neat and energetic account of Ted's life from childhood to Cnn to cartoon network to AOL Time Warner to social projects. Am interesting life I will recommend it.

Great Biography of Ted!

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Highly recommended,Ted is one of the most influential man alive!
" Set your goals higher the you can achieve them in this life "

Inspirational !

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I loved the book so much... it is my first biography I listened to .. I was literally listening all day... gave me so much inspiration since I myself is working towards becoming an entrepreneur environment project...

loved the book... What an inspirational story...

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Not many business books out there that are also entertaining. To be honest this is more a story of Ted's life but it really is a great listen. Highly recommended.

David

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