The Wildcatter: A Portrait of Robert O. Anderson

Harris capture's the success, levity, and struggle Robert O. Anderson needed to cluge together a global oil conglomerate masterfully--this book is a winner and needs to be studied by students of business interested in learning how to assemble a successful business team. Anderson is rightly portrayed as both a child of privilege and a blue-collar go-getter determined to make his mark in the oil industry. Though Anderson could have obtained admirable results solely invested in the stock market during the corresponding period, he seemed uninterested in a sedimentary lifestyle that inherently was his for the taking. Rather Harris makes it quite clear that Robert O. Anderson was a dynamic hands-on leader far more passionate about creating and unifying a splintered industry. Perfect for reading during a flight from NY to LA to comprehend the effort required to consolidate the same geographical area under a single oil company. Well done indeed, 5-Star rating!