DisneyWar
DisneyWar
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
592
Book • Nonfiction
Burbank, California • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
DisneyWar by James B. Stewart chronicles Michael Eisner's tumultuous 20-year tenure as chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, detailing internal divisions over computer animation, personal rivalries, and dramatic shifts in company culture while exploring both Eisner's significant successes and questionable decisions that eventually led to his departure and Bob Iger's ascension.
Informative
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
DisneyWar by James B. Stewart offers a riveting account of internal strife within the Disney corporation. Praised for its in-depth research and compelling narrative, the book unveils complex corporate dynamics and key personalities. Some readers, however, found it overly detailed, risking reader fatigue. Overall, it's celebrated for its thorough and engaging expose on corporate governance.
Who Should Read DisneyWar?
Readers who relish corporate drama and insider tales will be captivated by James B. Stewart's DisneyWar. Ideal for fans of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby or Michael Lewis’s Liar's Poker, it offers an in-depth look at power struggles within the Disney empire. Appeals to those interested in business, politics, and entertainment industry machinations.
592
Book • Nonfiction
Burbank, California • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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