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by paulcole 2992 days ago
You think the author of the biography would’ve been given “exclusive access to Musk, his family and friends” if the book didn’t portray him in a positive way?

It’s marketing and (among other things) Elon Musk is an excellent marketer.

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Did you read the biography? This point is specifically addressed by the author and the author also refused Musk the control he wanted e.g. in terms of a right of reply to all points in the book. Some of the book is very vivid in its portrayal of Musk’a flaws and others’ opinions of him.
> the author also refused Musk the control he wanted

You can believe this if you want. But to me the author saying this isn't worth the paper it's printed on.

Did you read it?