The Butcher, the Embezzler, and the Fall Guy

Set against the backdrop of early 1900s southern Minnesota, this audiobook explores the intertwined lives of influential figures—including Hormel Foods founder George Albert Hormel, his trusted executive Alpha LaRue Eberhart, and the company's comptroller Ransome Josiah Thomson—over a ten-year period marked by embezzlement and upheaval. Beginning with a pivotal moment in 1922, the narrative delves into themes of leadership, betrayal, and personal sacrifice, all woven into the broader story of American industry and business. With insights gained from decades of advising top executives, the author offers a compelling and detailed account of resilience amid crisis.