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Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Reprint edition (December 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0684862255
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684862255
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 starsI hope that he doesn't sue for only 2 stars...
By A Customer on July 15, 2001
Format: Paperback
Redstone is clearly a tenacious presence in the entertainment business and has built an incredible empire. This man took no shortcuts getting to the top of the mountain. There are some great lessons in this book. However, I was incredibly put off by his litigious nature. Redstone has filed numerous lawsuits during his professional career, and has threatened many more. Frankly, I got tired of reading about all of the "wrongs" that kept cropping up in his business and personal life. It seems that he is somewhat unfulfilled if he doesn't have a lawsuit against somebody going on. He claims that he only sues as a last resort. Please. As many as he has done it is clearly a tool of primary choice. One must presume Redstone never wronged anyone else. His enormous ego is also on prominent display in the book. You would expect that someone in his position would have a healthy dose and Redstone does not disappoint.
Another point of contention is his constant harping of his character and credibility. He claims that they are the bedrock of his existence. OK, what was he doing in Europe photographed with a young woman-although he claims innocence his wife left him after 52 years of marriage. He may have been innocent but his wife had apparently seen enough. Is this character and credibility? His reliance on his credibility is highly selective-Beavis and Butthead are the epitome of character and credibilty?
Also, after he purchased CBS his top 2 lieutinants were being squeezed out of positions. These gentleman were significant players in his building of Viacom and he played dumb in claiming he didn't know they would lose their place after acquiring CBS(they brought it to his attention). Redstone stated that he would call off the deal if they wanted him to do it. PLEASE.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Complete Surprise!
By Todd Havens on February 25, 2005
Format: Paperback
Wow! I'm the first to review this book here in over a year!

A Passion to Win was recommended to me by a fellow Viacom employee, though he's at Paramount and I have freelanced at MTV for the past four and a half years. I'm embarrassed to say that I previously knew nothing of Sumner Redstone or his behind-the-scene battles to turn Viacom into the world's top entertainment company. When confronted with the inevitable bureaucracy of performing my job duties, I just envisioned a nameless, faceless corporation that really only cared about the bottom line.

What a treat it was to spend the last day and a half seeing operations from the creator's perspective! I have a newfound respect for Mr. Viacom (or Mr. Redstone) and every other division that has invariably kept him awake at night as he set to reform it from the inside out. Quite an inspiring and optimistic tome from someone who could easily have concentrated on the negatives of his own triumphant journey.

I was surprised with Redstone's candor in recounting his business deals, including the personalities of the players involved. The character "types" he has dealt with paralleled my own encounters with businessmen over the years. It was comforting to know that our dealings were not so dissimilar, only in the scope of what was being negotiated.

I'm sure Sumner has his share of detractors, but I was really impressed with his story. I found myself cheering (though not audibly) when he closed a significant business deal. The uncomplicated prose actually helped me through most of the legal situations, as that's never been an area of interest for me.

Suffice it to say that I think this book holds up exceedingly well, giving great insight into one of the top business minds currently at play on the American (even global) corporate landscape. A complete recommendation.
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2.0 out of 5 starsA Blockbuster title...with no late fees
By Junglies VINE VOICE on March 23, 2002
Format: Paperback
This is a lightweight tome about an unusual man.
Like him or loathe him, Sumner Redstone is a character and in this book what you read is about Sumner Redstone, a man of steel.
There is much to be admired about Mr. Redstone but not his writing skills. This unabashed self-promoting autobiography is not a bad read but it really does not get to the essence of the man and his business dealings.
One is reminded of Shakespeare's withering description "but Caesar is an honourable man" which served to cast doubt on the character of Caesar. I am not saying that there is anything bad with Sumner Redstone but the reader is left with the impression of our hero marching into battle at the head of a small, timid, lacking in confidence army. Granted he is a survivor and granted that he has got good business acumen but where, as they say, is the beef?
This is a story of Sumner first and foremost, a larger than life character while the other figures he interacts with are merely shadows in comparison.
Lest anyone get me wrong I have the utmost respect for this gentleman and believe that you do not get to run one of the biggest media corporations in the world by mere accident. But this book is not a fitting testament to the man. The world does not need the soft focus version of Sumner Redstone. What we do need is a no holds barred, warts and all unauthorised biography of the Viacom titan.
This is not the greates business book in the world. You can tell that by the fact that Blockbuster stores were required to sell it alongside their movie rentals before ultimately was taken from the shelves. Unlike a lot of the things you get from Blockbuster there are no late fees attached to this book. Says it all really.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

A great inspirational book - This guy lived the American dream !

Published 6 months ago by Tom Brooks
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Highly recommended.

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Published 22 months ago by Michael Sherrer
1.0 out of 5 starsThis book drips of ...

All I can say is, this book drips of narcissism. The song from Mac Davis kept coming to mind during the read..."Hard to be humble".

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As a highschool student, I found this book to be extremely inspiring. Anyone who has ever thought of entering the field of business should read this book. Read more

Published on December 17, 2003 by Sarah H.
4.0 out of 5 starsYou will love talking about this book.

Whether you buy this book for self-help or because you want to know how the top people made it in their careers, this book will satisfy you. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 starsMemoirs of an evil genius

If one is asked to describe a blueprint for genocide, Hitler's "Mein Kampf" invariably comes to mind. Read more

Published on September 25, 2002
3.0 out of 5 starsan interesting autobiography for those in the business

i agree with the EDITOR's review of this book as well. Often self-promoting, this book can often be too tedious in its descriptive of the deal makings. Read more

Published on July 28, 2002 by William D. Tompkins
4.0 out of 5 starsA Story of Great Achievement

Although he maintains a much lower profile than Rupert Murdoch or Barry Diller, Sumner Redstone is just as powerful and interesting as his better-known peers. Read more

Published on February 17, 2002 by Ted_
5.0 out of 5 starsLearn from an experienced master of business

Great stories about Sumners life in public service, law and business. Within the stories one learns critical advice on loyalty, competition, negotiating, M&A and doing business... Read more

Published on February 7, 2002 by Mike M
5.0 out of 5 starsFrom His Perspective

Several other reviewers seem to have attached little (if any) importance to the fact that the information Redstone provides (especially the opinions) are from his perspective. Read more

Published on January 6, 2002 by Robert Morris

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