New York Times bestselling author Ben Mezrich pulls back the curtain on the most volatile, complex, and bizarre corporate takeover in history: Elon Musks acquisition and subsequent occupation of Twitter.
An excitable, high-octane account Independent
In October 2022, Elon Musk marched through Twitters front doors after buying the digital giant for $44 billion. His takeover came with the promise of fundamental change, but nothing could prepare the company for the chaos to come brutal mass firings, an exodus of advertisers and blue-tick celebrities and a vicious battle for control.
With unique access to Twitter insiders and Musks confidants, this is the astonishing story from all sides. Why did Elon overhaul Twitters blue-tick system, and how did it lead to the near-collapse of the companys revenue? Will Twitter now X survive? How has the constant negative press coverage affected Elon?
With a wealth of hidden details, Breaking Twitter gives ringside seats to one of the most dramatic and compelling business stories of our time.
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