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Mentions Across Episodes
“First one is a reachback to December of last year with the Mars episode, Emperors of Chocolate by Joel Glenn Brenner. It's so good.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: history of chocolate companies
For: Readers interested in business history and chocolate industry enthusiasts.
Key quote: “It's the dual history of Hershey and Mars together.”
The host mentions 'Emperors of Chocolate' as a significant book that explores the dual history of Hershey and Mars. They express admiration for the book, calling it a masterpiece and highlighting its compelling narrative.
“One, for just writing the book. We read a lot of business books, business histories here on Acquired. And Emperors of Chocolate is one of the greats.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Mars family history
For: Anyone interested in corporate history and the candy industry
Key quote: “I have to say a thank you to Joelle Glenn Brenner, who wrote the amazing book, Emperors of Chocolate.”
The host mentions 'Emperors of Chocolate' to highlight the unique access the author had to the Mars family, which is known for being incredibly private. This book provides an in-depth look at the history and operations of one of the largest private companies in America.