The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and The Gospel of Wealth (Signet Classics) @ richardeward.com

The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and The Gospel of Wealth (Signet Classics)
by Andrew Carnegie
from Signet Classics

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• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Very Inspiring...
  I've recently read a very inspiring book titled, "The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and his essay The Gospel of Wealth.
  Reading this was like stepping back into time as it was all written by Andrew himself in his private diaries around 100 - 150 years ago. Compelling work of history, family, business and ethics all combined into one 336 page book.
  I find it pretty humbling to find out that he was once the second riches man in the country, only to give away his entire fortune to charities at the... more info

• From Bobbin-Boy to Billionaire
  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... more info

• Manufacturing Quality
  "The surest foundation of a manufacturing concern is quality. After that, and a long way after, comes cost" (Andrew Carnegie. \\
  Should be required reading for anyone going into business.
  Unfortunately, too many American manufacturers, in general, have forgotten Andy's advice. Had the CEOs in Detroit followed his principle, they would have never been surpassed by Toyota and I would be driving an American car instead of a Lexus hybrid.
  Larry Pisoni
  President of Gourmet Italia

• An insightful view into one of the wealthiest and most charitable moguls in history
  Andrew Carnegie offers an intriguing look into his life story that chronicles his ancestry in Scotland to his journey from child to business tycoon in the US. Carnegie writes in a style applicable to the times, thus there is inevitably a period of acclimatization with the material; however, within a short period of familiarizing yourself with this style of English, you will find it hardly represents an encumbrance.
  Carnegie has a knack for being very productive with his abilities as well as often... more info

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