The story of the iconic Anheuser-Busch dynasty, written--for the first time--by a Busch heir.
Family Reins tells the story of a legendary American family, their Rise to power, and their Fall from grace through poisonous infighting, succession struggles, and a seemingly endless string of tragedies, scandals, and loss..
For Billy, all of this, combined with a dysfunctional Family environment, was all too normal.
With no separation between Family and business, Billy\'s father--more boss than dad--continued the tradition of preparing the next generation for corporate leadership, with high and exacting standards for his children.
But as he grew up, he realized that the Busch Family legacy was not just wealth and privilege.
Growing up on the family\'s ancestral estate as a prince to the King of Beers, Billy lived a life only kids could dream up--living in an amusement park, traveling by private rail car and yacht, and playing with his pet elephant, Tessie.
Since the company was formed almost 150 years ago, the Busch family, their beer, the famous Clydesdales in their advertising, and even their style of business have become a symbol of the American dream--that not-so-outdated belief that hard work, grit, and a positive can-do attitude make anything possible.
As an heir to the Anheuser-Busch company and fortune, Billy Busch was raised on the real stories of how his Family built one of America\'s oldest and most iconic brands.
The story of the iconic Anheuser-Busch dynasty, written--for the first time--by a Busch heir
