Call Me Ted

By: Ted Turner, Bill Burke

Narrated by: Ted Turner

Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

An innovative entrepreneur, outspoken nonconformist, and groundbreaking philanthropist, Ted Turner is truly a living legend, and now, for the first time, he reveals his personal story. From his difficult childhood to the successful launch of his media empire to the catastrophic AOL/Time Warner deal, Turner spares no details or feelings and takes the reader along on a wild and sometimes bumpy ride. You'll also hear Ted's personal take on how we can save the world...share his experiences in the dugout on the day when he appointed himself as manager of the Atlanta Braves....learn how he almost lost his life in the 1979 Fastnet sailing race (but came out the winner)...and discover surprising details about his dealings with Fidel Castro, Mikhail Gorbachev, Jimmy Carter, Bill Gates, Jack Welch, Warren Buffett, and many more of the most influential people of the past half century. Ted also doesn't shrink from the darker and more intimate details of his life. With his usual frankness, he discusses a childhood of loneliness (he was left at a boarding school by his parents at the tender age of four), and the emotional impact of devastating losses (Ted's beloved sister died at 17 and his hard-charging father committed suicide when Ted was still in his early 20's). Turner is also forthcoming about his marriages, including the one to Oscar-winning actress, Jane Fonda. Along the way, Ted's friends, colleagues, and family are equally revealing in their unique "Ted Stories" which are peppered throughout the book. Jane Fonda, especially, provides intriguing insights into Ted's inner drive and character. 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.

©2008 Ted Turner (P)2008 Hachette Audio

Fascinating story read by the man himself

I really enjoyed this and was pretty dissapointed when I completed all 18 hours worth of audio - only because it was over. Much of it is fascinating, and Ted had me laughing throughout as well. I really find business self-help titles to be pretty boring, this on the other hand was very inspiring. His personal life is quite a failure really, but there's much to be learned from here, with his energy, vision, and people skills. The Time Warner details at the end were a downer I thought, he seemed to go into too much detail and it seems the events are maybe still a bit raw. His early life and sailing, CNN etc stories we're absolutely awesome. I'm looking forward to listening to this again sometime. Easily the best audiobook I've listened too. This makes me want to get the book - though there's a great richness hearing this story in Ted's own southern accent. Hard to beat.

TED FOR PRESIDENT USA

This man has the business savvy the personality and the international contacts with Goodwill. His interest in environmental control , people population and Humanity means he would make a wonderful president, he is my new and latest hero. he is the person I would most like to have lunch with and meet in person! I agree with Jane Fonda when she says " Ted Turner is the most remarkable man I have ever known " Me Too! LISTEN AND LEARN, Go Ted Turner!

Amazing Story!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It's too long to do that but definitly I would if I could. It keeps you wanting to hear more and more chapters.

Best Book Ever

Can’t believe how innovative this man is. I love his story. I love his charisma and I love that he narrated his own book. I love it when authors are so proud of their books, they narrate it. If you don’t know numbers his deal terms may be confusing, but just keep listening. Such a phenomenal guy who is now on my list of people I want to meet ❤️

Admiration for Ted

Growing up in Atlanta and spending most of my career in the cable industry, I had always admired Ted Turner.
I didn’t really know what happened with the AOL merger, but I knew it wasn’t good. Listening to Ted tell his own story so openly was a gift. My admiration for Ted has only increased.

A Worthy Listen

After seeing Ted Turner interviewed on 60 Minutes, I knew I wanted to listen to his book. Definitely worth the time. I found his business deals fascinating, but didn't admire his personal life.

Good until the last hour

The book was good and entertaining until the last hour when he became preachy on the subject of over population (this from a man with 5 kids and 10 grandkids), the evils of a capitalistic, consumer driven society (this from a billionaire), and Americans who drive big cars and own big houses (this from a man with a number of properties all over the country). Until his "do as I say not as I do" finale, the book was very entertaining.

Worth a listen if interested in Ted

He is certainly a powerhouse and very very driven. It was interesting to read how things came about. About his successes and about his losses. He Is who he is whether or not that’s good is questionable. It’s interesting how so many people that appear so strong have weaknesses you would not think they have. I thought this was an interesting book and worth the time. As I always say with biographies when does not know what is true and what is not

Amazing

A must read no matter your age or stage in life it’s inspirational! Thank you Ted

True Outlier

I did not know much about Ted Turner, nor the industry, and had no idea what was in store for me. Truly a unique individual and I've enjoyed listening him tell his own story with so many outstanding achievements. This book got me interested in autobiographies :)