Howard Hughes The Hidden Years Author:James Phelan Phelan's biography documents the last 20 years of Howard Hughes' life, from the point when the billionaire's obsessive-compulsive disorder began to dominate his everyday existence. — The book concentrates on the darkest chapters of Hughes' life - how his unbelievable wealth allowed him to fight off all medical treatments and exams and instead seq... more »uester himself for years at a time in totally secluded hotel rooms in Las Vegas, Canada and South America. Phelan documents Hughes' business' goings-on (to Hughes' knowledge as well as all the secretive transactions conducted behind his back by his company's CEO's). He also provides the incredible details of how Hughes' O.C.D., combined with his absolute access to financial capital, turned even the most minor and insignificant personal whims into major business obsessions.« less