List Books Conducive To Talking Straight
| Original Title: | Talking Straight |
| ISBN: | 0553278053 (ISBN13: 9780553278057) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Lee Iacocca
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 352 pages Rating: 3.65 | 254 Users | 19 Reviews
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I had read his first book 30 years ago when it first came out, and then re-read it again a week ago. His first book was enlightening and inspirational (and co-written by William Novak).This book, however, co-written by Sonny Kleinfield, was not as strong or well organized as the first book. His next-to-last chapter should have been the first chapter and there were several areas of overlap.
What makes this book worthwhile is the fact that the political issues (most of which he takes a middle-of-the-road approach on) that he wrote about in 1987 are the same issues that are relevant in 2015. In other words, other than replacing Japan with China, nothing much has changed. What is also worthwhile is his "Twenty and Eight" theory about 20 years of chaos and 8 years of calm in the American political system. His Twenty and Eight theory warrants more research but it is a good starting point.
Was Iacocca seriously considering a presidential bid in 1988? Most likely, which is why it reads like a businessman's treatise of government.
It is still an okay read but nothing earth-shattering.
Identify Epithetical Books Talking Straight
| Title | : | Talking Straight |
| Author | : | Lee Iacocca |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 352 pages |
| Published | : | June 1st 1989 by Bantam (first published 1988) |
| Categories | : | Business. Biography. Nonfiction. Management. Leadership. Autobiography |
Rating Epithetical Books Talking Straight
Ratings: 3.65 From 254 Users | 19 ReviewsArticle Epithetical Books Talking Straight
Another classic from Iacocca. His 20 and 8 year would apply to today's time as well!One of the most influential books I read as a young adult. Iacocca's forth-right style is hard hitting and even though some of his predictions are, in retrospect, inaccurate - the reasons why he believed in his convictions are persuasive. In Talking Straight, he covered a gamut of topics from the US auto industry to politics and makes an engrossing read even today.
I read it long time ago when I just return from my first trip to Korea .. My first Iacocca's book and enjoyed to read the auto industry background in the US .. Since then, I have been collecting his works
Great leaders make complex decisions. Iacocca was certainly a leader, but I think he failed to leave a company strong after he left. I think this book was politically oriented mostly, or maybe it's an overview of the political scene during the 80s and how he entered the picture.Didn't find so many perls of wisdom.
I didn't read it for literary style, which is good because he writes like he doesn't need the money. (He doesn't!) Effective CEO's rarely make good writers, but I didn't know that when I was a wide-eyed 19 year old looking for wisdom. I honestly couldn't finish it.
Love him or hate him, he has been an incredibly successful business leader for decades.
This biography is disappointingly self serving and glib.
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