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Call Me Ted

By: Ted Turner, Bill Burke
Narrated by: Ted Turner
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 "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 has 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 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 seventeen and his hard-charging father committed suicide when Ted was still in his early twenties). 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. Business Entertainment & Celebrities Professionals & Academics Sailing

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"Turner's straightforward yet surprisingly charming delivery makes this a must hear."—Publishers Weekly
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I actually listened to this a few years back and forgot to review it . So here goes the story of Ted's life is unbelievable, but what is even more impressive is what he manged to do with the power and success he accrued, he didn't abuse his power and he's used it for good, in short the world is a better place for what Ted Turner managed to do, can the same be said for all billionaires or media magnated such as Rupert Murdoch I'm not so sure.

Great book

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A neat and energetic account of Ted's life from childhood to Cnn to cartoon network to AOL Time Warner to social projects. Am interesting life I will recommend it.

Great Biography of Ted!

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Highly recommended,Ted is one of the most influential man alive!
" Set your goals higher the you can achieve them in this life "

Inspirational !

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I loved the book so much... it is my first biography I listened to .. I was literally listening all day... gave me so much inspiration since I myself is working towards becoming an entrepreneur environment project...

loved the book... What an inspirational story...

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Until I listened to this book, I had never heard of Ted Turner, so why listen to a book about someone I've never heard off.

When reading the synopsis of this book, I recognised other famous names and this was enough for me to buy this book and I'm so glad I did, his story was amazing and it's not until you hear his story that you realize you have heard of Ted Turner, we all have, indirectly.

I'm short, a great book and one hell of a life story, which is yet to be finished.

News to Me.

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