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OverviewBill Cook epitomizes the American success story. His business ventures in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, genetics, real estate, retail management, and travel services have made him a billionaire. Yet, Cook continues to lead a modest life, involving himself in a variety of philanthropic activities that have included historic preservation and even a marching band. This riveting story is the first-ever biography of the entrepreneur who, working from the spare bedroom of his Bloomington, Indiana, apartment in 1963 with a $1,500 investment, began to construct the wire guides, needles, and catheters that would become the foundation of the global multi-billion-dollar Cook Group. Biographer Bob Hammel, with extraordinary access to Cook, his files, and his associates, has created a vivid portrait of this modern, multidimensional Horatio Alger-quirky humor, widely varied interests, and all. Informative and inspiring, this book celebrates an exceptional self-made individual. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bob HammelPublisher: Indiana University Press Imprint: Indiana University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.871kg ISBN: 9780253352545ISBN 10: 0253352541 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 26 September 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents Preface A Day in a Life Kidnapping The Life 1. Playing in Peoria 2. The Canton High Years 3. A Wide Gold Band 4. Road to Bloomington 5. Bedroom Beginning Ain't but One Bill Cook 6. Moving Up An Ow, a Bow-Wow, a Hoosegow 7. Team Taking Shape Taking Flight 8. Foothold in Europe 9. Doctors 10. Stents and Suits 11. Health 12. The Guidant Fiasco The Band Director 13. Philosophy 14. Religion 15. Politics 16. Cook Clinic The Bill Cook Plan for America The Day Revisited Kidnapping Redux 17. The Future Wealth 18. Power and Opportunity 19. Restorations 20. A Good Time in Our Lives Acknowledgments Sources and Notes IndexReviewsThe subject of this biography, Bill Cook, is said to 'epitomize the American success story'. From the early days of conducting business from the spare bedroom in his apartment, Cook built up a global multi-billion dollar business. So far, so American Pie. But the twist in the tale is that Cook continued to live a modest life and spends his money on a wide array of philanthropic causes, from historic preservation to marching bands. Whilst it seems a bit of an exaggeration to suggest this is typical (most super-wealthy givers seem comfortable being simultaneously conspicuous consumers and philanthropic), it is always fascinating to gain insights into the life and thoughts of notable donors. Given unlimited access to the subject and his wife, the author is able to paint a particularly intimate portrait, albeit one that is written in a style that never lets the reader forget his day job as a sports journalist. Readers will either like or loathe Hammel's writing style - breathlessly short sections, bullet-pointed paragraphs and a plot-driven account full of narrative tricks - but those who stick with the text will emerge with many insights into the mind of a generous, though probably atypical, American businessman.Beth Breeze, Publications Editor, Philanthropy UK Newsletter, September 2008, Issue 34 ... Given unlimited access to the subject and his wife, the author is able to paint a particularly intimate portrait... [Readers] will emerge with many insights into the mind of a generous, though probably atypical, American businessman. -Beth Breeze, Publications Editor, Philanthropy UK Newsletter, September 2008 Hammel's engaging book is a tribute to a remarkable man. -Bloomington Herald Times The Bill Cook Story is as exciting as any championship series. Told by a master storyteller, the narrative sweeps the reader through the personal and private lives of Bill and Gayle Cook. -Indiana Magazine of History, Vol. 106, no. 4, December 2010 Bill Cook is a great American success story... Not only is Cook's journey from garage tinkerer to extraordinary wealth a great yarn, it reveals interesting lessons in how success is achieved and how it is defined... I learned a lot from him. -Angelo Pizzo, writer and producer, Hoosiers Bill Cook's amazing life and career become both fascinating and inspirational in the hands of Bob Hammel. A must-read biography. -Michael Koryta, novelist Thanks to Hammel, Cook as inventor, entrepreneur, preservationist, and philanthropist truly comes to life-and readers come to know a fascinating Hoosier and American. -Robert Schmuhl, author of In So Many Words """Bill Cook is a great American success story... Not only is Cook's journey from garage tinkerer to extraordinary wealth a great yarn, it reveals interesting lessons in how success is achieved and how it is defined... I learned a lot from him."" Angelo Pizzo, writer and producer, Hoosiers ""Bill Cook's amazing life and career become both fascinating and inspirational in the hands of Bob Hammel. A must-read biography."" Michael Koryta, novelist ""Thanks to Hammel, Cook as inventor, entrepreneur, preservationist, and philanthropist truly comes to life - and readers come to know a fascinating Hoosier and American."" Robert Schmuhl, author of In So Many Words" Bill Cook is a great American success story... Not only is Cook's journey from garage tinkerer to extraordinary wealth a great yarn, it reveals interesting lessons in how success is achieved and how it is defined... I learned a lot from him. Angelo Pizzo, writer and producer, Hoosiers Bill Cook's amazing life and career become both fascinating and inspirational in the hands of Bob Hammel. A must-read biography. Michael Koryta, novelist Thanks to Hammel, Cook as inventor, entrepreneur, preservationist, and philanthropist truly comes to life - and readers come to know a fascinating Hoosier and American. Robert Schmuhl, author of In So Many Words Author InformationBob Hammel served as a sports editor and columnist on Indiana newspapers for 50 years. For 30 of those years he was sports editor and columnist for the Bloomington Herald-Times. The recipient of many honors and awards for sports writing, he is the author of eight books, including Beyond the Brink with Indiana (IUP, 1987) and A Banner Year (IUP, 1993). With Bob Knight, he co-authored Knight: My Story. Hammel lives in Bloomington, Indiana. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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