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Raves for The Murdoch Mission
"Wendy Goldman Rohms exciting new book sheds light on one of the worlds most powerful, yet enigmatic figures–– Rupert Murdoch. Given unparalleled access to Murdoch and his sprawling media empire, Rohm has drawn a detailed portrait of the man who single-handedly created one of the largest media companies on the planet. Its an epic story not to be missed." ––Eric Nee, Senior Writer, Fortune magazine
"Wendy Goldman Rohm has written a fascinating account of how Rupert Murdochs News Corp. is fighting the battle for access to the worlds audiences and advertisers. The Murdoch Mission is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the people and forces shaping the future of the global media and entertainment business." ––Michael J. Wolf, Senior Partner & Director, McKinsey & Company
"Presenting the man behind the media mogul, The Murdoch Mission aims to dispel much of the mythology about Rupert Murdoch. Author Wendy Goldman Rohm has been given rare access to the man himself, the Murdoch family dynasty, and the top executives who make up his inner sanctum. The Murdoch Mission gives an insight into the driving force behind Murdochs global media ambitions for the new millennium and looks at his high- risk strategies in several world markets." ––Eve Conway, Producer/Reporter, BBC News
"A compelling book that takes the reader deep inside Rupert Murdochs empire, a region few have successfully explored before. Those who read this wonderful book can find out how Rupert continues to forge unorthodox paths in new media that no other media barons have yet had the stamina to explore, never mind weather the risks involved. Author Rohm has managed to get in-depth access to the mogul as well as his sons and top executives, a rare accomplishment for any journalist. The Murdoch Mission provides a unique look at a man and an empire at their maturity–– and at the turning point of digital media in a new century." ––Daniel Jeffreys, London Daily Mail
"Rupert Murdochs vision transcends media–– and the technology required for its dissemination–– to impact the creation and dissemination of ideas across the planet in a way that even the Internet does not yet do. Wendy Goldman Rohms The Murdoch Mission provides a fascinating insiders view on how the man and his empire, armed with the expertise and knowledge acquired in previous high-stakes ventures, plan to carry out the interactive revolution." ––Tim Grace, Vice President, The Financial Relations Board/BSMG Worldwide (Chicago).
