Call Me Ted

De: Ted Turner, Bill Burke

Narrado por: Ted Turner

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.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Turner's straightforward yet surprisingly charming delivery makes this a must hear."—Publishers Weekly

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.

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.

Love business bios and this was one of the best.

Great story. Should be a movie. Loved the breakdown of his deals over the years.