Family Reins: The Extraordinary Rise and Epic Fall of an American Dynasty -- Billy Busch - Hardcover

The story of the iconic Anheuser-Busch dynasty, written--for the first time--by a Busch heir.

As an heir to the Anheuser-Busch company and fortune, Billy Busch was raised on the real stories of how his family built one of America's oldest and most iconic brands. Since the company was formed almost 150 years ago, the Busch family, their beer, the famous Clydesdales in their advertising, and even their style of business have become a symbol of the American dream--that not-so-outdated belief that hard work, grit, and a positive can-do attitude make anything possible.

Growing up on the family's ancestral estate as a prince to the King of Beers, Billy lived a life only kids could dream up--living in an amusement park, traveling by private rail car and yacht, and playing with his pet elephant, Tessie. But as he grew up, he realized that the Busch family legacy was not just wealth and privilege. With no separation between family and business, Billy's father--more boss than dad--continued the tradition of preparing the next generation for corporate leadership, with high and exacting standards for his children. For Billy, all of this, combined with a dysfunctional family environment, was all too normal.

Family Reins tells the story of a legendary American family, their rise to power, and their fall from grace through poisonous infighting, succession struggles, and a seemingly endless string of tragedies, scandals, and loss.

Author: Billy Busch
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Published: 08/01/2023
Pages: 222
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.28h x 6.40w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9798200798827

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 03/01/2023 pg. 19
Publishers Weekly 06/19/2023
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2023