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Book SynopsisA fascinating biography of the visionary behind the shareholder activist movement "Bob Monks is a truly rare creature, not only a businessman turned political activist, which is rare enough, but an activist in and on behalf of business, which makes him virtually unique. " -Nelson W. Aldrich, Jr.
Trade Review"Read historically, it's the story of an original voice who reminded boards and managements that they had shareholders to whom they were accountable, a reminder that drives modern corporate governance. Read personally, it's the portrait of an idealistic driven man on a mission, impaired at times by ego and wants common to all human beings. Read closely, it's the fascinating detail of the frustrations and exhilaration of exercising good faith shareholder activism."-Ira M. Millstein, Esq., Weil, Gotshal & Manges
Table of ContentsIntroduction ix
1. The Minister’s Son 1
2. Lawyer, Investor, Businessman 17
3. Political Follies 37
4. Epiphany 58
5. Wielding the Stick 77
6. The Double Helix 115
7. Poison Pill 151
8. The Big Break 164
9. Power Base 179
10. Taking on Sears 215
11. Checking Out at the Store 253
12. Money Where His Mouth Is 280
13. Strike Three 314
14. The Right Formula 322
Epilogue Beyond Boundaries 345
Notes 357
