Summary
Michael Drosnin investigates Howard Hughes’s hidden life through his correspondence and private papers. The account draws on thousands of documents, including handwritten orders, plans and fears sent to aides. It also tells the story of the 1974 theft of Hughes’s confidential files and Drosnin’s investigation into them.
Why read it Our view
Useful for examining how a founder directs a large organization through private instructions to aides. Hughes’s correspondence gives a view of the link between personal control, secrecy and the use of power.
Written about
- Howard HughesBiographical investigation subjectDrosnin examines Hughes’s private life and control of his empire through confidential documents and handwritten messages to aides.Source