The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and The Gospel of Wealth

By: Andrew Carnegie

Narrated by: John Lescault

Length: 12 hrs

Publisher's summary

His good friend Mark Twain dubbed him "St. Andrew." British Prime Minister William Gladstone called him an "example" for the wealthy. Such terms seldom apply to multimillionaires. But Andrew Carnegie was no run-of-the-mill steel magnate. At age 13 and full of dreams, he sailed from his native Dunfermline, Scotland, to America. The story of his success begins with a $1.20-a-week job at a bobbin factory. By the end of his life, he had amassed an unprecedented fortune - and given away more than 90 percent of it for the good of mankind.

Here, in one volume, are two impressive works by Andrew Carnegie himself: his autobiography and The Gospel of Wealth, a groundbreaking manifesto on the duty of the wealthy to give back to society all of their fortunes. And he practiced what he preached, erecting 1,600 libraries across the country, founding Carnegie Mellon University, building Carnegie Hall, and performing countless other acts of philanthropy because, as Carnegie wrote, "The man who dies thus rich dies disgraced."

Public Domain (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Inspirational Man

I liked the book and Mr. Carnegie's story. I thought the book was narrated well and it can easily be listened to at a faster pace without losing anything. I do think the book went into to details it did not need but overall it was well written.

Classic

In the world of strategies andsrlf help for business and personal development.
One word suffices for a review ofthis book.
Classic

A must-read(listen) classic

Andrew not only amounted to be one of the riches persons alive, he then went on to distribute his wealth to uplift the later generations by building ladders. The narration was great as well

Great inspiration

He was a true inspiration and left this world a better place!!! I’m so glad I chose this book!

Mandatory reading

A must-read for the contemporary capitalist minded person. The book and the essay are precious sources of socioeconomic wisdom by one of greatest industrial magnates of the Gilded age, who also embodies the American dream.

Top 5 Books

I loved this book. AC is now a hero to me. I will buy the hard back of both and study his life. Must read.

Unheard words from a good man

I wish more people would listen to Andrew Carnegie's mild yet optimistic view on business and wealth. The book helps define Mr. Carnegie's drive, and the book also shows the ideals he wished for as he built his business. It's a good read but it's sadly dull at points, talking about monotony and personal relations.

First half was good

The first half was good and interesting. However, I decided to start watching the history channel’s “The men who built America” and his representation of himself is not entirely accurate.
What he thinks of himself is much more philanthropic than actual history.

Ages Well

Great book by a brilliant man. The message he gives is ageless. Worth the time to listen to.

A very thorough account of a surprisingly humble man

What a magnate there ever was! Though the thoughts regarding the peacefulness of Kaiser Wilhelm were laughable to say the least!