The Hearsts: Father and Son

by William Randolph Hearst Jr.

Hearst, Jr. and coauthor Casserly examine Hearst, Sr.'s notorious brand of journalism, extraordinary communications empire, contentious politics, devotion to art, obsession with San Simeon, and complex love life in a detailed, straight-forward, and earnest manner that strives for perspective and accuracy.

Genres: Biography, History, Memoir

372 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1991

About the author

William Randolph Hearst Jr. was an American businessman and newspaper publisher. He was the second son of the publisher William Randolph Hearst.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William....

Reviews

[DeBora Rachelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was a great story and makes own appreciate the Hearst’s. Especially Hearst Sr. And Hearst Jr. a lot could have been edited out as unless there was a spectacular story about a worker, the Author really didn’t need to mention every name of every Tom, Dick, and Harry.

I always thought Hearts Sr. was a Democrat because he ran on the Democratic ticket, however it states later in life he became a conservative. ‘He explained the change this way, “it’s more important to be correct then consistent. “‘

I was also amused to find that things really haven’t changed in the political arena since the 1905 when Hearst ran for mayor of New York. His son, the author talked about his father Hearst seniors election where hundreds of witnesses reported fraud and seeing ballots thrown off the Brooklyn Bridge. The dead voted as pool watchers were offered bribes and votes for Hearst were declared invalid. Protesters
gathered but Hearst Sr. called them off when shootings took place, not wanting blood shed.

[Michael Harris · Rating 2 out of 5]

An APL Recycled Reads find. A fairly self serving look at an unusual family through the eyes of William Randolph Hearst Jr. I finished it because I always finish books but did not enjoy it.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I enjoyed some of the book, other parts were a little long and dull. (I was looking for a more juicy tell-all.)

[Pat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Published in 1991. Interesting to hear history of a fascinating family and how the publishing world is evolving.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

first half was great. second half dragged into too much details about specific conversations.

[Natalie Noakes · Rating 2 out of 5]

Loved it at first, great historical facts! It was far too long.

[Whimsical]

Amazing--frank and revealing look at the Hearsts --father and so-- the Hearsts dynasty and how it came about. Randolph Hearts was a visionary- a man with seemly endless imagination and with the drive and the guts to dream and make his dreams come true. " I was awed!"

[Bill Largent · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good history book with a differnet perspective than popular opinion. Very much enjoyed the walk through the Hearst family life.

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing book

[Lulu · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very borning