Elon Musk

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From the author of bestselling biographies, this astonishingly intimate story explores the life of a controversial innovator who has led the world into electric vehicles, private space exploration, and artificial intelligence, while also taking over Twitter. As a child in South Africa, Elon Musk faced relentless bullying, culminating in a brutal attack that left him hospitalized. The emotional scars from his father, a charismatic engineer, would shape his psyche, resulting in a complex personality marked by dramatic mood swings, a high tolerance for risk, and an intense sense of mission. By early 2022, after a year of remarkable achievements—SpaceX launching thirty-one rockets, Tesla selling a million cars, and Musk becoming the world's richest man—he reflected on his tendency to create crises. His comment about needing to shift his mindset hinted at a deeper struggle, even as he secretly acquired shares of Twitter, the ultimate playground he once longed to own. For two years, the author shadowed Musk, attending meetings and interviewing family, friends, and adversaries. The result is a revealing inside story filled with tales of triumph and turmoil, addressing the demons that drive Musk and what it truly takes to foster innovation and progress.