{"product_id":"the-bill-cook-story-ready-fire-aim","title":"The Bill Cook Story: Ready, Fire, Aim!","description":"Bill Cook epitomizes the American success story. His business ventures in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, genetics, real estate, retail management, and travel services have made him a billionaire. Yet, Cook continues to lead a modest life, involving himself in a variety of philanthropic activities that have included historic preservation and even a marching band. This riveting story is the first-ever biography of the entrepreneur who, working from the spare bedroom of his Bloomington, Indiana, apartment in 1963 with a $1,500 investment, began to construct the wire guides, needles, and catheters that would become the foundation of the global multi-billion-dollar Cook Group. Biographer Bob Hammel, with extraordinary access to Cook, his files, and his associates, has created a vivid portrait of this modern, multidimensional Horatio Alger―quirky humor, widely varied interests, and all. Informative and inspiring, this book celebrates an exceptional self-made individual.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0253352541\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0253352541.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hammel, Bob\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331468853309,"sku":"BVV.0253352541.G","price":6.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0253352541-0.jpg?v=1783550531","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-bill-cook-story-ready-fire-aim","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}