Spooked!: Fear and Loathing on Capitol Hill [Paperback]

Fiona Cross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 11, 2009

A true story of corruption and abuse of power on a vast scale at the top of one of America's most important industries, and one that is under the microscope with HEALTHCARE REFORM currently in active discussion on Capitol Hill. A nonfiction book, but with many of the elements of a compelling novel (e.g. sex, gore, villainous CEOs, the CIA and conspiracies.) The most fascinating part is that the story isn't over yet, and is still unfolding as you read. Every businesswoman, every entrepreneur and small business owner in the country should hear this story, whether or not they are connected to the healthcare industry. Stay tuned to find out how it ends!

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About the Author

"Fiona Cross" is a pen name for the author, a serial entrepreneur and seasoned Chief Executive Officer in the healthcare industry. Fiona began her career in international corporate finance with a Swiss bank. She has also headed healthcare related companies in the US, Europe and Asia. Fiona received her Bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College (Hanover, New Hampshire, US), and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France). She is a former director of "BullyMed" (a pseudonym), one of the healthcare industry's largest lobbying groups, where she served as a Board member for six years. Although she has previously authored articles in healthcare industry journals, this is Fiona's first book. She lives in the New York metropolitan area with her husband, two sons and a labrador retriever, with visits from two teenage stepchildren who live in Europe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 155 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (September 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1449511015
• ISBN-13: 978-1449511012
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,646,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Governement and Big Money Scare Tactics, October 4, 2009

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Maryann K. Damo (New Hyde Park, N.Y. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spooked!: Fear and Loathing on Capitol Hill (Paperback)

"SPOOKED" is a brilliantly written book creating a chest clenching reading experience revealing how our CAPITOL HILL assigned representatives and "BIG MONEY" companies maltreat our industrious females and innovative small business owners.. Strong lobbying groups used deceitful methods to attain their needs.

The author revealed in this book how women are ignored in both personal and business matters.

"SPOOKED" is a MUST read book; once one starts to read this non fiction novel, there is no placing it down until completed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, Informative, and Spooky!, September 15, 2009

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T. Luk - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SPOOKED! Fear and Loathing on Capitol Hill (Kindle Edition)

This true page turner gives the reader an enlightening glimpse into the medical industry. The reader travels with Fiona on her many adventures and tragedies while journeying to self revelation. I was certainly SPOOKED!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mectech in a new light, September 13, 2009

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macleod (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SPOOKED! Fear and Loathing on Capitol Hill (Kindle Edition)

A different and interesting insight into the machinations of the medtech industry that few if any are aware of. New comers and interested observers should read this book to understand how government and big business really go about carving up the smaller players.