Bob Chapek, the former chief executive of The Walt Disney Company, has released a memoir detailing his experiences during his leadership tenure. Despite significant media promotion and interviews, the book sold only 2,400 copies during its initial week on the market. Co-authored with Don Yaeger, this publication covers three decades at Disney, including Chapek’s controversial period as CEO from 2020 to 2022. The sales figures place the book at number fourteen on The New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Best Sellers list, missing the top ten position. Chapek has been actively promoting his narrative, which includes claims that Disney attempted to erase his contributions and discussions about his relationship with Bob Iger. While the memoir provides Chapek’s perspective on Disney’s turbulent leadership transition, the modest sales suggest limited reader interest in this chapter of corporate history.
Key Points:
- Bob Chapek’s memoir sold 2,400 copies in its first week
- The book was co-written with Don Yaeger
- Chapek served as Disney CEO from February 2020 to November 2022
- The memoir landed at No. 14 on The New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Best Sellers list
- Chapek claims Disney attempted to erase his contributions to the company