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Trumped!

By: John R. O'Donnell, James Rutherford
Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
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On top of the world ...in a house of cards

The tabloids tracked his every move. The business magazines predicted his demise. And the public couldn't get enough. But the only people privy to Donald Trump's real story were the members of his inner circle - men such as Jack O'Donnell, a top executive at Atlantic City's Trump Plaza Casino until April, 1990. For three years O'Donnell witnessed the goings-on in the House of Trump that the people only guessed at. Now he reveals what he saw.

Here's the inside story of Trump's legendary tirades, his convenient forgetfulness, and the infamous Donald Trump ego. O'Donnell tells how the Plaza staff catered to Trump's personal whims, and to those of his mistress - and how the man who built the largest gambling hall in the world knew little about running a casino.

From the hypocrisy, bad deals, and the monumental debt to the untold tales of Marla and Ivana, Trumped! rips the mask off the mighty Trump facade - revealing a man whose castle is about to collapse.

©1991 John O'Donnell & James Rutherford (P)2016 David N. Wilson

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Interesting Listen About the REAL Trump

I thought this was a very insightful and interesting listen. Trump only just came out as the presumptive nominee and I knew that I had to listen and review this book when I got the chance. I'm still in awe that people could actually want this man to be the leader of a nation...

This book goes behind the scenes and gives another prospective to who Donald Trump REALLY is. That is, when he doesn't have teams of spokesmen, publicists, and campaign lackeys running behind him and justifying/clarifying/correcting everything he says.
Anyone interested in politics should definitely give this one a go.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from the author, publisher, or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review. I was NOT required to write a positive review and this reflects my honest opinion of the work.

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Trumped

This is a winner!Kevin Pierce delivers a great narration of a book by someone that has actually worked with our Presidential candidate.Mr Trump was always the egotistical,bigotted con man he is today.It seems he always wanted corners cut and things swept under the table.A must read for an dumkoff thinking of voting for him!
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Brought Back Memories

What made the experience of listening to Trumped! the most enjoyable?

The truth of the story.

What did you like best about this story?

Learning a truth about Donald Trump.

Which character – as performed by Kevin Pierce – was your favorite?

The author.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, the end in which he quit.

Any additional comments?

I worked for a crazy man who was ill tempered and lacked both character and integrity, just like DJT. His cruelty hurt hundreds of faithful people. Never again.

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Very descriptive

I read the book to learn how it may be to have Trump as a president. I was scared before. Now I'm terrified.

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Intriguing and revealing story.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, because it sheds interesting light on a major public figure.

What about Kevin Pierce’s performance did you like?

The narration was very good, and kept the pace rolling along, particularly through technical descriptions of the gambling business.

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"Donald Trump is a good businessman". That's one of the core elements of his brand, and if you've been paying attention to U.S. politics at all recently, it's one you'll have heard ad nausium. If even half of what this book alleges is true, it's also a fabrication. Taking some of what's written with a grain of salt--after all, the source is a man who admits to a major falling-out with Trump--Trumped gives some fascinating potential insight into a man who has branded himself as very rich, very successful, a man who can fix anything from companies to countries with his deal-making. I'd highly recommend reading this one if you want to learn more about a major public figure who looks likely to leave his mark on the U.S. political arena. Along the way, you'll also pick up some fascinating tidbits about the gambling industry, boxing promotion and the world of entertainment more generally.

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What It's Like to Work for Donald Trump

What did you love best about Trumped!?

This review was written at a time when Donald Trump was very close to winning the 2016 Republican Party presidential nomination (it is still uncertain...)

Personally, I don't have much difficulty looking past most of the hype on both sides of the isle when it comes to Mr. Trump. However, this audiobook offers a VERY interesting "take" on what it was like to work for Donald Trump, and to be a part of his "inner circle"-at least, from a business perspective.

Wow! What a fascinating person! Like most of us, Donald Trump is clearly a flawed individual-and in ways that I never imagined. Curious to know more about this man? Then I suggest that you go ahead and purchase this audiobook!

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I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review.

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A closer look a disturbing individual

Very informative and the reader is to listen to. I definitely recommend this book to any interested in gather information about what makes Trump tick.

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Seems Balanced

Would you consider the audio edition of Trumped! to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the ebook.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The focus of course is on Trump. I'm far from being a fan or supporter, but it gave an insider's perspective without seeming to diss or praise too much.

Which character – as performed by Kevin Pierce – was your favorite?

It was a credible performance. So, I don't have a single favorite

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Just at how fair this writer seemed to be. O'Donnell worked for Trump for three and a half years. This booked was first published back in 1991 or so. And still has relevance as to what makes Trump tick. Good and Bad.

Any additional comments?

Again, I'm not a fan, but I enjoyed this insider look into the man.

Thanks for making this available to listen to

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Most interesting background on the Pied Piper

What made the experience of listening to Trumped! the most enjoyable?

While I did enjoy the book, that is not the first adjective that comes to mind when thinking back on it. More than anything, it's just a sense of nodding my head in understanding "The Donald". After carefully watching this man on the presidential campaign trail over these past eight months, this book just does a nice job of filling is some of his background. It is fascinating to see how some of the same, seemingly knuckle-headed, antics are used by him now some 25 years after the accounts in this book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Trumped!?

Several moments are played out very well and vividly. Trump's overall handling of stressful situations are especially interesting, in light of the present political scene.

Which scene was your favorite?

Trump dealing with the ceiling that was "too low" was somewhat fun and certainly easy to imagine.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Just Donald being Donald.

Any additional comments?

I really appreciate the insight provided in this book. Obviously, the author did not stray too far from the truth or Donald, being who he is, would have loved to sue Jack for every thing that he has.
So in 2016 we have Donald vs. Hillary. Lord, I am sorry for the choices that our country has made.

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The Real Donald..

This book brought back many memories of the years I worked
at Trump Castle/ Marina. It frightens me to think this same person is the leader of our country. This book tells of Trump's dangerous personality. He will never admit to his mistakes. After all these years, he hasn't learned to treat people with respect. A very accurate account of how the Donald's personality functions. A good read.

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