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Hughes: The Private Diaries, Memos and Letters

The Definitive Biography of the First American Billionaire

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Howard Hughes (1905-1976) was a true American original: legendary lover, record-setting aviator, idiosyncratic film producer, talented inventor, ultimate eccentric—and, for much of his lifetime, the richest man in the United States. His desire for privacy was so fierce and his isolation so complete that even several decades after his death, inaccurate stories continue to circulate about him. Richard Hack explodes the illusion of Hughes' life and exposes the man behind the myth--a playboy whose sexual exploits with Hollywood stars were legendary, an entrepreneur without ethics, an explorer without maps, and ultimately, an eccentric trapped by his own insanity.

Drawing on secreted letters, declassified FBI files, autopsy reports, more than 110,000 pages of court testimony, and exclusive interviews, Hack reveals a man so devious in his thinking and so perverse in his desires that his impact continues to be felt even today. From entertainment to politics, aviation to espionage, the influence and manipulation of Howard Hughes has left an indelible and unique mark on the American cultural landscape.

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Critic reviews

"In the most exciting bio of the year, Hack presents the American dream curdling into the American nightmare, personified in a legend who at last has an accounting worthy of him." ( Publishers Weekly)
"A fascinating, captivating listen." ( AudioFile)
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loved it so much , I read it twice .
Such acgreat insight to a very interesting character of the 20th century born into such wealth and increased it in style

so interesting

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Loved this book and couldn’t stop listening such a incredible journey of such a complicated icon

Interesting informative and intriguing

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The narration of this book is very well done, he captures the character and the content is delivered in a way that brings the whole story to life. I have read several accounts if Hughes' life but was left thinking the story was incomplete. This book fills in many of those gaps, the depiction of Hughes last journey being particularly good. I thoroughly recommend this book to both Hughes fans and to those who wish to gain a good understanding of the eccentric.

Reveals some answers to the Hughes mysteries.

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A man known for his wealth and life, this book let's you in to his world and opens our eyes in to what kept him in the dark, well worth a listen.

A life unknown.

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Excellent all good liked everything easy listen very detailed results and research recommended and suggested

Very good

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