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This is the riveting story and first-ever biography of entrepreneur Bill Cook of the global multibillion-dollar Cook Group. A vivid portrait of a modern, multidimensional Horatio Alger, this informative and inspiring book celebrates an exceptional self-made individual. Contents Preface A Day in a Life Kidnapping The Life 1. Playing in Peoria 2. The Canton High Years 3. A Wide Gold Band 4. Road to Bloomington 5. Bedroom Beginning Ain’t but One Bill Cook 6. Moving Up An Ow, a Bow-Wow, a Hoosegow 7. Team Taking Shape Taking Flight 8. Foothold in Europe 9. Doctors 10. Stents and Suits 11. Health 12. The Guidant Fiasco The Band Director 13. Philosophy 14. Religion 15. Politics 16. Cook Clinic The Bill Cook Plan for America The Day Revisited Kidnapping Redux 17. The Future Wealth 18. Power and Opportunity 19. Restorations 20. A Good Time in Our Lives Acknowledgments Sources and Notes Index
