In the course of his nearly 70 years, media mogul Ted Turner has lived several lifetimes. As one of the richest men in the world, Turner became the largest landowner in the United States and solidified his legacy with the creation of TBS and CNN.

The champion sailor is an innovative entrepreneur, outspoken personality and a renowned philanthropist. Now, he is letting readers know just how it all came to be with his new autobiography "Call Me Ted."

Turner discusses his difficult childhood, the launch of his media empire and romantic relationships without sparing any details. Read an excerpt of Turner's new book below.