Hughes: The Private Diaries, Memos and Letters: The Definitive Biography of the First American Billionaire

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Summary: THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY
Review: ....I settled on this book because I thought it would be account of Howard Hughes's weird and wanton ways, like several of the other books on this very original American have been.
Much to my amazement, I discovered that this book, which the publisher has unembarrassingly labeled "the definitive biography of America's First Billionaire," was not exaggerating. The story that unfolds here is a real pageturner...one of a life that hit upon politics, Hollywood, aviation, science, and parental neglect of the most extreme variety. What makes this book work as well as it does is the ability of the writer, Richard Hack (of whom I know nothing but intend to read more), has built the plot as if writing a novel. His words are lush with emotion and frustration, as the reader is brought along as an innocent observer of an incredible life story. It took a special talent to make material that has been attempted to be told elsewhere new and exciting. "Hughes" is both well researched and beautifully written. I cannot recommend it highly enough to men, women and teenagers.

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Summary: A fine biography
Review: A very good biography of a fascinating individual. Aside from some really lame analogies (especially in the first half of the book), the author's writing is crisp and his grasp of his subject is impressive. Overall, I enjoyed reading this biography and highly recommend it to other.

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Summary: A fine biography
Review: A very good biography of a fascinating individual. Aside from some really lame analogies (especially in the first half of the book), the author's writing is crisp and his grasp of his subject is impressive. Overall, I enjoyed reading this biography and highly recommend it to other.

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Summary: What a guy!
Review: A very well written and enjoyable read. A fascinating person, not because of his enormous wealth; to be a billionaire doesn't make you automatically interesting. He was a character of Greek tragedy, the gods gave him everything and more, but there was a catch...

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Summary: A powerful look at the life of a true titan.
Review: As an avid reader of biographies I look for those that will lead me directly into the life of the subject. I don't want to just read the facts. I want to be there...be a part of the story. Richard Hack has done a superb job researching the multi-faceted life of Howard Hughes.... I was glued to the pages as I read about his early years, his many business successes, his life in Hollywood, his many really weird habits and the effect he had on not just those who worked for him, but on all of America. This book has it all. I recommend it to anyone who would like to be a fly on the wall of a business titan or Hollywood magnate or to anyone who wants direct accesss to the mind of a truly remarkable man.

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Summary: Do not miss this one.
Review: Could anybody be more eccentric? Very well written
biography. I just couldn't believe it. Wow.

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Summary: Do not miss this one.
Review: Could anybody be more eccentric? Very well written
biography. I just couldn't believe it. Wow.

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Summary: The man that made it happen
Review: Enjoyed reading this because the man made such a name for himself around the world woman flocked to him very intriging in his modest Inventions and sadly he turns into a recluse over being hounded by the press no I think it was a drug Addiction but read it for yourself It is especially exciting reading if you believe in Re-incarnation reasons left un_said

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Summary: The man that made it happen
Review: Enjoyed reading this because the man made such a name for himself around the world woman flocked to him very intriging in his modest Inventions and sadly he turns into a recluse over being hounded by the press no I think it was a drug Addiction but read it for yourself It is especially exciting reading if you believe in Re-incarnation reasons left un_said

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Summary: THIS IS THE ONE
Review: For all those who love a good biography, THIS IS THE ONE. I was given this book yesterday as a gift, and found myself staying up late to finish reading it. It's that good. I've read other books on Howard Hughes, but none have captured writer Richard Hack's style, prose and well-researched content. More than that, none have captured Hughes like this excellent biography does. The best bio I've read since last year's Lindburgh...and this one has that topped!