Don't Be Evil: A Memoir of Twelve Years Inside Google
Don't Be Evil is Claire Stapleton's memoir of twelve years inside Google, following her shift from shaping the company’s public story to helping organize the 2018 employee walkout. The listing frames it as an account of workplace power, the distance between corporate ideals and practice, and the choice to dissent or leave.
At a glance
- Claire Stapleton describes her twelve years at Google and her move from insider to dissenter.
- The account covers her role in organizing the 2018 Google Walkout over the company’s handling of sexual harassment.
- The book examines corporate ideals, workplace identity and the limits of trying to change an organization from within.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers an employee’s inside perspective on Google’s culture and internal communications.
- Connects workplace events to broader questions about company power and personal purpose.
- The listed 288-page length gives buyers a clear indication of the print edition’s scope.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | William Morrow |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 4, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0063465140 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0063465145 |
| Listed dimensions | 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 15.2 ounces |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes a memoir centered on one employee’s experience and perspective, rather than a general history of the technology industry.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Google, technology companies and workplace culture.
- Readers seeking a personal account of employee organizing and dissent.
- Readers interested in questions of work, corporate ideals and when to leave an organization.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a technical guide to Google products or a broad, non-personal history of Big Tech.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top two star categories, while a smaller share are lower. Without written customer feedback, those figures do not establish which parts readers liked or disliked. They offer limited guidance on whether this personal account of Google and employee dissent will suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What is Don't Be Evil about?
The listing describes Claire Stapleton’s twelve years at Google, including her changing view of the company and her involvement in organizing the 2018 employee walkout.
Does the book focus on the 2018 Google Walkout?
Yes. The listing identifies Stapleton’s role in helping organize the walkout as a defining event in the memoir.
How long is the listed print edition?
The product details give a print length of 288 pages.
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