Ari Emanuel’s memoir "Roll the Calls" offers a raw, 400-plus-page look at the entertainment mogul’s rise from a Chicago kid with dyslexia to a sports and power broker. The book burnishes Emanuel’s persona as a fierce advocate for his clients while detailing his contentious relationships with industry rivals. A central theme is Emanuel’s belief that "the highs never last," reflecting his relentless drive.

The narrative is filled with colorful anecdotes, including his signing of Oprah Winfrey and his decision to drop Donald Trump as a client. Emanuel pulls no punches, directing sharp criticism at Jeffrey Katzenberg, blaming him for President Trump’s re-election and the obfuscation surrounding Biden’s mental fitness. He also credits Peter Berg as a lifelong client and friend, recalling missed opportunities like passing on "American Beauty." While critiquing CAA’s valuation and Kanye West’s controversies, Emanuel notably omits the names of certain rivals, leaving gaps in the narrative of Hollywood’s current power dynamics.