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Lee iacocca books list of books by author lee iacocca. We have 1 answer for the clue talking straight author. Talking straight by lee iacocca with sonny kleinfield. All the books are second hand, but still, we include only fine books in our stock and most of them are almost new. In 1984 he created the iacocca family foundation to fund studies about the disease. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.

Spiced with dry humor, the book reads like a series of informative speeches by an. This is a continuation of lee iacocca s autobiography which is one of the alltime bestselling hardcovers and sold 6. Sonny kleinfield and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. He spends his time traveling, giving speeches, and supporting the iacocca foundation, which funds research for a cure for diabetes. In 1984, chrysler introduced iacocca s chrysler minivan, which became one of the best selling vehicles in north america. Talking straight contains the condensed wisdom of lee iacocca on topics ranging from the family to the world. Talking straight german hardcover june 1 1988 by lee iacocca author 4. Here is iacocca at his besttalking straight and hard about the most pressing concerns of our lives. An autobiography and talking straight, iacocca had previously condemned such corporate raiding, claiming that it destroyed american jobs. Kohk october 15, 1924 july 2, 2019 was an american automobile executive best known for the development of ford mustang and pinto cars, while at the ford motor company in the 1960s, and for reviving the chrysler corporation as its ceo during the 1980s. Lee iacoccas talking straight on eagles wings books.

In 1988, iacocca coauthored with sonny kleinfeld talking straight, a book meant as a counterbalance to akio moritas made in japan, a nonfiction book praising japans postwar hardworking culture. Lee iacocca books list of books by author lee iacocca thriftbooks. Lee iacocca signed autographed talking straight hardcover book 1988 ford. Iacocca, william novak, lee iacocca and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Talking straight by lee iacocca, 1989, bantam books edition, in english printing. His success, coupled with appearances in television commercials and his bestselling book, made him one of the nations most known and admired businessmen. Iacocca s headon confrontation of issues and straight talk of the kind in this book would be a refreshing change in washington. Iacocca subsequently served on the board of several companies, and he was involved in various causes, especially diabetes research. Two books written by iacocca, his 1984 autobiography iacocca and talking straight 1988, became bestsellers. Oct 26, 2004 talking straight presents the chrysler presidents message in toughguy language laced with humor. Click to read more about talking straight by lee iacocca. In his trademark straighttalking style, legendary auto executive lee iacocca speaks his mind on the most pressing issues facing america today.

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He was president and ceo of chrysler from 1978 and. Lee iacocca is the former president of ford motor company and chrysler corporation and a bestselling author. An autobiography and talking straight, lee iacocca famously didnt mince words and in this, his last book, offers his nononsense, straightup assessments of many of the most wellknown american politicians of the era. Set of 3 lee iacocca hardcover books talking straight. Author of the gigantic number one bestsellers iacocca. Lee iacocca biography life, family, childhood, name. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Talking straight 1988 bantam books is a book written by lee iacocca, then ceo of chrysler motors, with sonny kleinfeld.

After a thirtytwo year career with ford motor company, including eight years as president, lee iacocca engineered one of business historys greatest comebacks at chrysler corporation. We accept all kind of payment option net banking, debit card, credit card, all type of wallets. About william novak william novak has written or coauthored some two dozen books, including the bestselling memoirs of lee iacocca, tip oneill, nancy reagan. The son of italian immigrants, lee iacocca rose spectacularly through the ranks of ford. Talking straight praised the innovation and creativity of americans. Jul 02, 2019 two books written by iacocca, his 1984 autobiography iacocca and talking straight 1988, became bestsellers.

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