The Hearsts, William Randolph Hearst, Jr., with Jack Casserly
The Hearsts, William Randolph Hearst, Jr., with Jack Casserly
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The Hearsts
Father and Son

Author: William Randolph Hearst, Jr., with Jack Casserly

Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach

Unabridged: 11 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2010

Synopsis

The founder of the largest U.S. media empire, William Randolph Hearst, Sr., changed the face of American journalism forever. Hearst, Jr., with coauthor Casserly, tells the familys story, from the golddiggings of California to the present Hearst media empire. In a detailed, straightforward, and earnest manner, the authors examine Hearst Sr.'s notorious brand of journalism, his contentious politics, his devotion to art, his obsession with San Simeon, and his complex love life. They also profile reporters and columnists who became stars of the Hearst newspapers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by DeBora on May 22, 2021

The book was a great story and makes own appreciate the Hearst’s. Especially Hearst Sr. And Hearst Jr. a lot could have been edited out as unless there was a spectacular story about a worker, the Author really didn’t need to mention every name of every Tom, Dick, and Harry. I always thought Hearts S......more

Goodreads review by Michael on May 15, 2012

An APL Recycled Reads find. A fairly self serving look at an unusual family through the eyes of William Randolph Hearst Jr. I finished it because I always finish books but did not enjoy it.......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on March 17, 2023

Loved it at first, great historical facts! It was far too long.......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on August 02, 2018

first half was great. second half dragged into too much details about specific conversations.......more

Goodreads review by Josh on July 04, 2012

amazing book......more

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