Master Of The Game

How Steve Ross Rode the Light Fantastic from Undertaker to Creator of the Largest Media Conglomerate in the World

Connie Bruck

Recommended By

Book Reviews

Book Synopsis

"Master of the Game" by Connie Bruck is an absorbing and meticulously researched biography that unveils the rise and fall of Steve Ross, the charismatic and visionary chairman of Warner Communications.

From his humble roots, Ross becomes a savvy businessman, maneuvering his way through the ruthlessly competitive world of Hollywood and revolutionizing the entertainment industry.

Bruck delves into Ross's personal life, exploring the intricacies of his relationships and the influential figures who played a role in shaping his career.

However, as Ross gains power and wealth, he becomes entangled in a web of corruption and scandal, leading to his eventual downfall.

With an eye for detail and a journalistic approach, Bruck skillfully uncovers the intricate layers of Ross's life, providing insight into the complex dynamics of power, success, and ambition in the world of big business.

"Master of the Game" will captivate readers who have an interest in business, entertainment, and the compelling stories of both triumph and tragedy within the high-pressure world of corporate power.

Explore More Books

See All
Rage Becomes Her
Infrastructure
It's Garry Shandling's Book
Entangled Life
The Signal and the Noise
Nourishing Traditions
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Think Twice
A Mathematician's Lament
Writing My Wrongs
Mindset
The Power Of Productivity
Call Me by Your Name
The Fish That Ate The Whale
World Order
State of Fear
Animal Farm
Painting and Experience in Fifteenth-Century Italy
Energy And Civilization
Why We Sleep
The Godfather
Shadow Divers
Snow Crash
The Trap
Scale
Fahrenheit 451
A Whole New Mind
Models. Behaving. Badly.
The Death and Life of Great American Cities
Charlie Munger
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia
Stress Test
Growth
Ford vs. Ferrari
Putin's Kleptocracy
Leapfrog
Dopamine Detox
Interventions
The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need
Tools of Titans
The Dovekeepers
Deep Value
How Innovation Works
Outliers
Poor Economics
The Third Chimpanzee
Plagues and Peoples
The Power of Positive Thinking
The Biggest Con
A Walk in the Woods
The Inflamed Mind
Olives
Bad For You
Behind the Cloud
The Blazing World
United States of Socialism
Moorish Spain
Fallen Dragon
Slow Horses
On Wings of Eagles
Out of the Crisis
Acid Test
The Vision of the Annointed
Fertility Pastures
The AI Revolution in Medicine
Catherine the Great
Road to Wigan Pier
Fall; or, Dodge in Hell
A Spy Among Friends
The Boys Vol. 1
The Discovery of France
The Wisdom of Crowds
Work Hard. Be Nice.
Dog Man
Talent Is Overrated
Frames of Mind
The Book of Awakening
Applied Minds
The Second World War
The Gospel of Wealth
Bitcoin
American Lion
Deep Work
Under Saturn's Shadow
Who
The Master Plan
Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar
The Making of a Philosopher
Globalizing Capital
The Viral Storm
Plants of the Gods
Experimental Man
In Pursuit of the Common Good
An Elegant Defense
Molecular Biology of the Cell
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
Calm Your Mind with Food
The Choice
The Survivor
Washington