The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and The Gospel of Wealth

De: Andrew Carnegie

Narrado por: John Lescault

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."

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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

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One word suffices for a review ofthis book.
Classic

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.

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!

Andrew Carnegie: ' The Gospel Of Wealth'

A very well written autobiography! Never boastful & seemingly used his wealth for the greater good!

However, very little about family!

Enjoyed the reader!

goodread

I enjoy especially the first half of the book. the final chapter on the distribution of wealth was also thought-provoking

Intresting

Good take on the great man and showed how humble he was during his life

Informative

Great book on his life. How he rose from an average family at the time to be a true philanthropist and advocate for the people.

Great History Lesson

Mr. Carnegie speaks lessons from the past that can be followed easily today. History can repeat itself in a good way.