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"This is a biography of, you guessed it, Andrew Carnegie. He's an incredibly intriguing historical figure. At 800 some pages, this book is quite a tome. But, it's well worth the time commitment and effort. Trust me on this. I especially recommend this book to folks who have an interest in American libraries an entrepreneurship. Carnegie was very instrumental in bringing many libraries to small communities across the U.S."
— M. (4 out of 5 stars)
Andrew Carnegie Listener Reviews
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" good history, unbiased i think "
— John, 2/20/2014 -
" Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie, it's going to be a while, this book is huge! "
— Kirk, 12/7/2013 -
" cant read the ending its so boring "
— Yanjason80, 11/27/2013 -
" I needed to know more about Carnegie and this book provided the information. "
— Sabur76, 11/22/2013 -
" Ok, I didn't read the whole book...just listened to the last 1/3rd with Adam and he filled me in on the rest. Very interesting, historically insightful too. "
— Mindi, 11/6/2013 -
" What a book..I could not out this bio down. It moves through the life of this magnate like a novel. Excellent! "
— Joseph, 11/5/2013 -
" Good account of the most powerful man in America during his time. "
— Cheryl, 9/11/2013 -
" Just started this. I find him fascinating! "
— Pamela, 12/18/2012 -
" A very readable bio of a really interesting person! "
— Jason, 11/21/2012 -
" interesting read but do i really need a date by date story of his life? "
— Greynomad, 11/19/2012 -
" Very detailed biography of philanthropist. Paints a true portrait of a man that did incredible things by giving away his fortune, and establishing a trust that would continue his work after his death. Doesn't sugar coat his imperfections. "
— Colleen, 10/22/2012 -
" Read for book club--although I can appreciate the research and overall work put into the book, it's not my kind of reading. "
— Carrie, 12/24/2011 -
" I am enjoying this bio of Andrew Carnegie. Having now been in Pittsburgh several times, this helps link his life with that city for me. Not a quick read, but very good, well written. "
— Gilbert, 9/12/2011 -
" whew! that was hard to get through. i think it could have easily been 400 pages. i skipped some parts :) "
— Krista, 7/22/2011 -
" Great history of Carnegie,but a bit long and slow (expected). "
— Craig, 7/11/2011 -
" Great biography. David Nasaw does a fantastic job putting Carnegie's life in historical context. He also highlights the many contradictions in Carnegie's character without taking sides. "
— Brandon, 2/10/2011 -
" Well written and researched but way more than I needed to know about Mr. Carnegie and in many ways, not enough. "
— Kim, 12/25/2010 -
" Needed more biography and less quoting of every single letter, telegram, editorial, pamphlet and speech that A.C. gave over 80 years. The 801 pages felt padded by all the quoting when a simple, "in AC's letter to TR, he urged the president to eshew militarism." would have sufficed. "
— David, 11/19/2010 -
" I am enjoying this bio of Andrew Carnegie. Having now been in Pittsburgh several times, this helps link his life with that city for me. Not a quick read, but very good, well written. "
— Gilbert, 8/17/2010 -
" Great history of Carnegie,but a bit long and slow (expected). "
— Craig, 8/16/2010 -
" Crap! If this mans life was this boring he should have died sooner. Long, long winded, long since forgotten. Read Titan instead. "
— James, 4/13/2010 -
" I needed to know more about Carnegie and this book provided the information. "
— Sabur76, 1/23/2010
About David Nasaw
David Nasaw is the author of Andrew Carnegie,
which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, awarded the New York Historical
Society Prize in American History, and named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and The
Chief: The Life of William Randolph Hearst, winner of the Bancroft Prize
for history and the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize and a finalist for the National
Book Critics Circle Award for biography. He is the Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.,
Professor of History at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.
About Grover Gardner
Julie McKay is a voice talent and audiobook narrator. She has a degree in music and a background in classical theater. As an actor, she has worked at Shakespeare festivals and regional theaters across the country as well as off-Broadway in New York.