The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and The Gospel of Wealth

By: Andrew Carnegie

Narrated by: 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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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.

Interesting

Good read, lots of info and knowledge gained from Carnegie’s life and his ideas towards money

LOVED IT

I loved this book from beginning to end. What a fascinating life and very well written. It could have gone on for another 12 hours and i would loved it all the more.

Great Historical Perspective

Honest insight into the character of this great American who came to this country with no money. Hard work, vision and strong character brought home and others great wealth and great contributions to this country. Truly remarkable times to live in.

If you like history and biographies you will enjoy this book.

One of the greats

AC is one of the greatest capitalists in America. Similarly, he’s one of the most giving and generous Americans to exist. Great read into his mind

Amazing!

Great narration. Andrew Carnegie is a true hero! I’m going to read his Round The World book next.