- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow; New edition edition (Jan 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 068816353X
- ISBN-13: 978-0688163532
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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- #34 in Books > Biography > Science, Mathematics & Technology > Computers
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"Silicon Valley seems to hold an endless fascination for business readers, and there are few more intriguing characters than Larry Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle Corp., the huge software firm, and reputedly the fifth-richest man in the U.S. Be it the homes he is building, the women the thrice-divorced Ellison is dating or the (frequently none too favorable) comments he makes about his competitors, the self-made billionaire generates a lot of press. In this biography, Wilson, a reporter for the "St. Petersburg Times, " does a solid job of punching holes in the myths that surround Ellison. It turns out that his subject didn't grow up on the streets of Chicago, as he has led some to believe, nor does he have a college degree, let alone the graduate degrees attributed to him. As for the rest of Wilson's take on Ellison, who agreed to be interviewed for the book, the title tells close to all. The author paints a slightly broader picture of his subject, but this update of the "Citizen Kane" legend makes it clear no one is going to accuse Ellison of being self-effacing." --"Publishers Weekly"
"An authorized biography of Oracle's founder and brash billionaire leader. While the title is the funniest line of the book, this is an engaging, humanizing look at a Silicon Valley megalomaniac." -- "Kirkus Reviews, " 10/1/97
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Mike Wilson has interviewed more than a hund red of Ellison''s friends and enemies - as well as Ellison hi mself - to create an entertaining and provocative portrait o f this enigmatic and visionary businessman. '
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book about Larry Ellison, his ego, his money, his brilliant entrepreneurial skills and his multi-billion dollar company.,
By feersum_endjinn (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Difference Between God and Larry Ellison (Hardcover)
This book a must read for anyone who works with Oracle. I have always been intrigued by Larry Ellison and how he made Oracle in to what it is. The book was written quite some time ago so it doesn't really discuss the newer versions of the RDBMS nor any of the other applications nor the acquisitions that Oracle have made but it does give a wonderful insight into how Oracle started and what kind of corporate culture Larry Ellison set within his company. The book covers the period from the 1960's to around 1995. The author tries to give a balanced view on Larry Ellison and Oracle but there is definitely a very strong anti-Larry Elisson/Oracle vibe. In each chapter it's very much a case of "these are the 200 things that are wrong with Larry Ellison and this is why Oracle is bad and evil, but of course he is an extremely rich, successful and brilliant entrepreneur and Oracle is widely used..."! But if you work in databases or is interested how the IT software giants like Oracle, Microsoft or Apple were came to be where they are then this is a good place to start.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is worth reading - still not the full one,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Difference Between God and Larry Ellison (Hardcover)
As Larry's friend I can say that mostly it is correct but still... Actually he's just another person in his life rather than he appeared in the book. However, you can get this feeling of his genious within Oracle and it is the main thing in the self-made person, right?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful view of Larry Elison and why he is the bad boy!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Difference Between God and Larry Ellison (Hardcover)
While Larry proclaims himself a "VISIONARY", I found this book to neaty describe how a self made man determined to climb his way up to the top by 30% software and 70% lies and decit. However, upon finishing the book I found myself putting Larry Elison in my "hero's" list of what to be and not to be if I ever became a CEO of a high tech company. A fast pace and fun book. Highly recommended.
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