Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

Quick facts

• Elon Musk's biography by Walter Isaacson was published on September 12, 2023, and debuted at number one on The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list.

• The book delineates the startup, life and growth of all major companies Musk is involved in; Tesla, Space X, Starlink, Twitter among numerous other. It gives the origin story and invaluable lessons to draw from.

• Walter Isaacson shadowed Elon Musk for two years, gaining extensive access without restrictions to personal and professional settings. Walter Isaacson's detailed biography explores Musk’s life chronologically, covering 688 pages.

• The biography covers Musk’s acquisition and transformation of Twitter into X, with an emphasis on free speech issues.

• Isaacson had access to numerous high-profile individuals for the book, providing diverse perspectives on Musk's personality and business dealings.

• The biography clarifies controversial points about Musk's decisions, including Starlink's role during the Ukraine conflict.