Onassis

An Extravagant Life

By: Frank Brady

Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner

Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

Aristotle Onassis was a born orator, and Jackie Kennedy would sit and listen to him spin off tales and stories - often racy - by the hour. A speaker of seven languages, he could keep a dinner party of some of the world's most sophisticated conversationalists spellbound. Even Jackie couldn't help but drop her reserve and laugh with him. America's First Lady simply never knew anyone quite as free or exotic as Aristotle Onassis, a paradoxical blend of raconteur and ruffian.

Beginning with Aristotle Onassis' childhood and his first financial success as an Argentine tobacco dealer, author Frank Brady gives the listener an intimate account of Onassis' rise to the ranks of super-billionaire. Brady captures all the drama and romance of this glamorous tycoon, peeling away the persona to reveal the husband, lover, father, financial wiz, and companion to the Churchills, Kennedys, and Roosevelts.

©1978 Frank Brady (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Fantastic Book

I loved this book. It's well written and the narration is intelligent and fascinating. Onassis is my mentor and a hero and you're in for a treat with this audiobook!

A,fascinating life journey of Onassis

A very interesting account of Onassis life. He persevered and reached the top of the mountain of wealth. Not an easy thing to accomplish. I can't say money did not make him happy because it brought him satisfaction, comfort, and access to other fascinating and important people. I don't think he was a tragic wealthy man. He was an intelligent man and could be ruthless (in his position he had to be). A good and rare biography of Aristole Onassis.

Great storytelling! I stayed up all night!

Wow! Who knew about this man and his adventures? Amazing stories! I was spellbound. So much new information in this book about his life and who he was. I suspect we will never know half of it. A real power broker.

Interesting Story

This account is very thorough and goes into a lot of details about Mr. Onassis' life. The author gave an unbiased account and explained some of the quirks Mr. Onassis. had. Although, I did skip a bit of the business deals it still helped one understand how he acquired his wealth. He was an opportunist and a bit shady, but that's just how he lived his life. It was nice to get a deeper understanding of his marriage to Jacquie K. Well-written account.
The narrator did a wonderful job of reading.

Enjoyable listen

Glad I listened than read this. Narrator did real well pronouncing the words. Books like these I prefer to listen too as there are some details that are just filler in my opinion. Great story. Fascinating individual. PBD had recommended the book and I enjoyed it

Wonderful book

I thoroughly enjoyed this account of a very interesting man’s life story. Jackie Kennedy. Enough said. I’m sure you will enjoy this book. Give it a listen.

Interesting listen

I enjoyed learning things about Onassis. He was a very interesting man. I had no idea he made his early money thru tobacco & whaling.

Interesting and great book

Really well narrated story, intresting as well. Gives a good picture of his overall life and business career.

Interesting and detailed

The narrator speaks the languages needed to make this story more engaging. I found the book interesting....especially the horror if war in the beginning and the deception at the end.

What a life!

The story of Aristotle Onassis does indeed sound like a Greek tragedy. This book is a good resource abut the life of the famous Greek magnate. I enjoyed listening to how he started from humble beginnings only to rise to the top of the international jet-set. The supporting characters in his life are larger-than-life life Jackie Kennedy, Tina Onassis, Christina Onassis and of course, Maria Callas. Some parts of this listen are a little slow and can get tied down in facts but overall it is enjoyable.