Description
In the irreverent and entertaining tradition of Liar's Poker, Peter Robinson's Snapshots from Hell is a hilarious and enlightening insider's answer to the para- mount question every prospective student asks: what is business school really like?
During his frenetic first year at Stanford Business School, Peter Robinson began keeping a journal of his day-to-day impressions which evolved into this book, the writing of which he came to see as a "simple act of decency, like going back to the last calm bend in the river and nailing up a sign that reads 'Waterfall Ahead'."
From his first harrowing days at 'maths camp' through the dizzying phalanx of core courses, the frenzy of the exam week, the pitfalls and triumphs of the interview process (including a surreal interview with Robert Maxwell!) to being wined and dined by some of the most prestigious companies in the world, Robinson's story is witty, candid and peopled with a remarkable cast of characters.
A must read for all aspirational 'Masters of the Universe' as well as MBA'ers, Snapshots from Hell is a fast-paced, first-hand account of the nightmare world of getting a top business school MBA, one of the glittering prizes of the '90s.
"Filled with brilliant, entertaining insight, Snapshots from Hell is a refreshingly candid book that should be required reading for MBA applicants, business professors, and anyone else with an interest in the difference between advertising and reality."
Wess Roberts, author of Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun
ISBN:9781857880809
