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Carlos Slim
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Carlos Slim

The Power, Money, and Morality of One of the World’s Richest Men

Verso Books, 2019 plus...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Analytical
  • Eye Opening
  • Overview

Recommendation

Writer-director Diego Osorno reveals details about the life of Mexico’s billionaire citizen across 35 short chapters. He covers Carlos Slim’s Lebanese roots, his commitment to family, his economic beliefs, his assorted business ventures, the role of philanthropy in Slim’s corporate structure and his political ties. Extensive interviews and newspaper excerpts calibrate Slim’s importance as they present his values. For those intrigued by one of the world’s leading billionaires, Osorno provides a succinct view. 

Take-Aways

  • Carlos Slim sets 10 policy guidelines for his businesses.
  • Slim rose from engineer to international telecommunications mogul.
  • Slim’s commitment to privatization started with Telmex.

About the Author

Diego Osorno won the Latin American Prize for Journalism on Drugs and the International Prize for Journalism Process. He is the author of nine books and has written six screenplays, along with many articles.