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From his humble beginnings as a Scottish immigrant to his ascension to wealth and power as a 'captain of industry,' Andrew Carnegie embodied the American 'rags to riches' dream. Alive in the time of the Civil War, Carnegie was the epitome of a self-made man, first working his way up in a telegraph company and then making astute investments in the railroad industry. Through hard work, perseverance, and an earnest desire to develop himself in his education, culture, and personal economy, Carnegie finally made his considerable fortune in steel. What is perhaps most remarkable about this historical figure, however, was his overwhelmingly generous practice of philanthropy in his later life. In his essay "The Gospel of Wealth," Carnegie relates his ideas on the distribution of the rich's wealth to the poor in a responsible capitalistic society. In setting an example of his own beliefs, Carnegie gave away millions of dollars for the public good, demonstrating his own willingness to promote human welfare and the betterment of man.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book was composed in instalments over the latter part of Andrew Carnegie's life. By any measure the steel magnate led an incredible life and became fabulously wealthy, even by today's standards. This was an interesting read and set out the ideas and historical context for Andrew Carnegie's aspirations.
I first became interested in Carnegie's life when reading 'Think and Grow Rich', by Napoleon Hill. I strongly recommend both titles, but beware that you get a copy of 'Think and Grow Rich' in its entirety and not one of the clumsier edited editions. Enjoy and be inspired.
I first became interested in Carnegie's life when reading 'Think and Grow Rich', by Napoleon Hill. I strongly recommend both titles, but beware that you get a copy of 'Think and Grow Rich' in its entirety and not one of the clumsier edited editions. Enjoy and be inspired.
44 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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Andrew Carnegie was a man of deadly focus, superhuman energy, and fierce intelligence. Lay down the book and you can hear his steady voice, setting forth in spare, lucid prose the studied steps and happy fortuities by which he reached his pinnacle, driven by dogged industry, breathless ambition, native wit, daring and innovation. We watch over his shoulder, as he builds his empire, one brick at a time, his magical ascent seemingly guided by the hand of providence. As we succumb to the charisma of the man himself, we get a growing feeling of invincibility, of an age when genius might always be turned into gold. Difficulties, obstacles, conundrums - problems that would fell the ordinary mortal - seem to vanish at his touch. The story is inspiring, humbling, and totally consuming. I could not put it down.
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I wish I had read this at age twenty. Very inspirational he shows what can be achieved with vision and application.
From humble beginnings and good moral guidance from his family Andrew Carnegie became one of the richest men in the world and a great philanthropist in his later years.
He worked hard, educated himself through reading good books and creating " Mastermind Groups" with his colleagues so they all advanced their positions in life. He cultivated the friendship of those who helped him advance his career, and his education. In later life his friends included President Theodore Roosevelt, Prime Minister Gladstone and writer Mark Twain.
He was a great organiser, leader and diplomat who engendered the loyalty of his employees.
It was he who tasked Napoleon Hill to research the Philosophy of Success.
From humble beginnings and good moral guidance from his family Andrew Carnegie became one of the richest men in the world and a great philanthropist in his later years.
He worked hard, educated himself through reading good books and creating " Mastermind Groups" with his colleagues so they all advanced their positions in life. He cultivated the friendship of those who helped him advance his career, and his education. In later life his friends included President Theodore Roosevelt, Prime Minister Gladstone and writer Mark Twain.
He was a great organiser, leader and diplomat who engendered the loyalty of his employees.
It was he who tasked Napoleon Hill to research the Philosophy of Success.
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A genius? - not sure
Cannot quite get my head around this man's life.
Interesting and quite revealing account of a somewhat naive person who managed to get on and do some good. Read more
Interesting and quite revealing account of a somewhat naive person who managed to get on and do some good. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Captain Marvelous
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Andrew Carnegie is a great philanthropist - no doubt about that but this autobiography is downright boring. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Paul Morris
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