How the Amazon boss beat the tabloids

When a gossip rag went after Jeff Bezos, he retaliated with the brutal, brilliant efficiency he used to build his business empire. In an exclusive excerpt from the new book Amazon Unbound Brad Stone details an unrivalled tale of money, sex, and power.

Jeff Bezos with his wife MacKenzie Bezos

“Raise your hand if you think you’ve had a harder week than I’ve had.” 

It was February 14, 2019, in the early afternoon, and for perhaps the first time in the 25-year history of Amazon, Jeff Bezos was prepared to explain himself to his employees.