Call Me Ted is an autobiography written by American businessman Ted Turner and released on November 10, 2008.[1] The book was written over the course of three years with the help of Bill Burke, a former executive for TBS.[2] The book delves into several facets of Turner's personal life, including the death of his teenage sister, the suicide of his father, and his ten year marriage to Jane Fonda, an Academy Award winning actress.[3][4] Also discussed are some of Turner's more controversial business moves, such as the disastrous merger of his corporation Time Warner with AOL.[4]
Critical reaction to the book has been mixed. Chief amongst the concerns cited is that his desire not to dwell in the past raises inherent difficulties when writing an autobiography.[5] However, the details of his business transactions have earned praise.[1]