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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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This book showed both the ups and downs of Turner's business and life. It was helpful to see his weaknesses along with his strengths.

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Great book from a great guy but all I kept thinking as I was listening to this book was NEVER SELL YOUR ALL YOUR NAMESAKE JUST TO MAKE MORE MONEY! He should've taking more executive control of Time Warner as an agreement before he sold the company, lesson learned.

NEVER SELL ALL YOUR NAMESAKE!

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What a man. Hearing his story in his own voice is a really fun experience, and he brings so many life lessons along the way. I really benefited from hearing his perseverance, determination and especially his irreverence!

Inimitable voice with a one of a kind life

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This was very boring I should have returned it, never could finish it. Same old, same ole all about his money. Jane Fonda's book was so much better she intertwined both her and business life, very real! Sorry Ted you lost out!

Very boring wanted to hear about his personal life

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