Book Reviews
Two brothers sharing ownership in a successful fourth-generation concrete business had a bitter falling-out triggered by an unlikely issue: a sailboat. The older sibling accused his younger brother of dipping into the company till to support his racing habit.
How do attitudes towards the rich differ in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States? The wealthy and ultra-wealthy are increasingly the targets of criticism and, as often in history, they become scapegoats for negative social developments, says renowned German author and journalist Rainer Zitelmann.
An idea borne from a classroom Eureka moment provided the basis for a groundbreaking field book for families. Randel Carlock discusses the vibrant guide he and co-author Keng-Fun Loh created to help families prepare for their own lunar landing.
David Braham rounds up a selection of family business reads
The subject of non-family chief executives is always of interest and this book, which includes a chapter on the non-family head of Dutch brewing giant Heineken Jean-François van Boxmeer, grabs your attention
The stories of Brazil’s multigenerational families are fascinating ones, and veteran reporter Alex Cuadros’ new book focuses on one particular story—Eike Batista
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