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What Makes Sammy Run?
Book • 1941
Published in 1941, 'What Makes Sammy Run?' is a satirical novel that chronicles the meteoric rise of Sammy Glick, a Jewish boy from New York's Lower East Side who becomes a Hollywood mogul through sheer ambition and ruthlessness.
The story is narrated by Al Manheim, a newspaper columnist and screenwriter who is both repulsed and fascinated by Sammy's relentless pursuit of success.
The novel explores themes of ambition, the cost of success, and the moral compromises one makes to achieve it.
It is known for its candid portrayal of the Hollywood industry and the darker aspects of the American Dream.
The story is narrated by Al Manheim, a newspaper columnist and screenwriter who is both repulsed and fascinated by Sammy's relentless pursuit of success.
The novel explores themes of ambition, the cost of success, and the moral compromises one makes to achieve it.
It is known for its candid portrayal of the Hollywood industry and the darker aspects of the American Dream.
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David Senra as Sam Zell's favorite book, illustrating his philosophy on ambition and continuous growth.
David Senra as Sam Zell's favorite book, illustrating his philosophy on ambition and continuous growth.
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Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite novels, highlighting a similar device to his book about Tom Brady.
Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite novels, highlighting a similar device to his book about Tom Brady.
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Mentioned when contrasting pure and self-interested ambition.
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