Book: Autobiography of Carlos Ghosn

Introduction
"Autobiography of Carlos Ghosn" is a memoir by Carlos Ghosn, former CEO of Nissan and Renault, stating his life, career, and the events leading to his arrest in 2018, along with his dramatic escape from Japan in 2019. The book offers an individual perspective on an extremely advertised case, while also using insights into the world of business management.

Early Life and Career
Carlos Ghosn was born in Brazil in 1954 and matured in Lebanon before moving to France for his education. He studied engineering at the prestigious École Polytechnique and the École des Mines de Paris. Upon graduation, Ghosn signed up with Michelin, the world's largest tire company, where he rose through the ranks, ultimately becoming the CEO of Michelin North America.

Restoring Nissan
In 1999, Ghosn signed up with Nissan, a struggling Japanese automaker, as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking the start of his journey to resurrect a practically insolvent company. Ghosn's turn-around strategy consisted of trimming down the company, closing down surplus plants, and lowering debt. His cost-cutting steps and concentrate on success led to Nissan's healing, making him a corporate legend in Japan and earning him the label "Le Cost Killer". In 2001, Ghosn became the CEO of Nissan and later presumed the very same function at Renault in 2005, making him the first individual to lead two Fortune Global 500 companies at the same time.

The Alliance
Under Ghosn's leadership, Renault and Nissan formed a tactical alliance, collaborating on numerous efforts, including research and development, production, and technology sharing. The alliance expanded in 2016 with the addition of Mitsubishi Motors, forming a global powerhouse in the automobile market.

Arrest and Charges
In November 2018, Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Tokyo and implicated of underreporting his income, breach of trust, and misappropriating business funds. Ghosn, in his narrative, vehemently rejects all charges and claims that he was the victim of a "palace coup", orchestrated by some members of Nissan's management who were against his plans for deeper combination among the alliance companies. Ghosn asserts that his arrest was an attempt to prevent him from completely combining Renault and Nissan, as the Japanese side feared losing control over their company.

Life in Detention and Legal Battles
Ghosn invested 130 days in detention throughout two periods, and his case attracted international attention due to its prominent nature and the controversial Japanese justice system, which permits long periods of detention with minimal access to legal counsel. Ghosn criticizes the system, describing his treatment as "inhumane" and accusing Japanese authorities of trying to break his spirit and require a confession.

Throughout the book, Ghosn preserves his innocence, pointing to his performance history of effective leadership and arguing that the alleged financial misbehavior would not make sense for somebody in his position.

Escape from Japan
In December 2019, Ghosn made international headlines when he made a daring escape from Japan while on bail, leaving to Lebanon via Turkey. In his narrative, Ghosn explains his escape in information and describes his reasoning behind it. He claims that he was entrusted no choice but to get away, as he thought he would not get a fair trial in Japan and felt threatened by the possibility of added fees.

Conclusion
"Autobiography of Carlos Ghosn" tells the story of a male who rose from humble starts to end up being an international corporate titan, only to see his empire come crashing down in the face of allegations and legal fights. The book offers an unusual peek into the life of a questionable figure and welcomes readers to consider the complexities of corporate power, cross-cultural dynamics, and the line between loyalty and betrayal. And while Ghosn's tradition might be permanently polluted by scandal, his account provides a different side to the story, leaving readers to form their own judgments.