The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

By: Andrew Carnegie

Narrated by: Antony Ferguson

Andrew Carnegie was an immigrant, a poor boy who worked in a cotton mill, a man who amassed a great fortune as a steel baron and then became one of the most generous and influential philanthropists the world has ever known. His famous dictum, that he who dies rich dies disgraced, has inspired philanthropists and philanthropic enterprises for generations. During his own lifetime, he put his ideas into action by creating a family of organizations that continue to work toward improving the human condition, advancing international peace, strengthening democracy, and creating societal progress that benefits men, women, and children in the United States and around the globe.Here, in his own words, Mr. Carnegie tells the dramatic story of his life and career, outlining the principles that he lived by and that today serve as the pillars of modern philanthropy.

Public Domain (P)2012 Tantor

A good book with good lessons

I liked the book overall, there were many anecdotes and stories, and lessons we can learn from, but the way it was told was very scattered. I mean the author jumps from one story to another and from one event to another event. I know it's an autobiography but it kind of annoyed me a little and it was hard to focus. The lessons and experience of Andrew Carnegie are well worth it though overall

too much acent

I have always admired this man, although I know he was also ruthless in his earlier years. I was looking forward to this book and tried to stay with it for as long as I could. However, the narrator's accent was simply too strong to understand what he was saying much of the time. I stopped and returned the book.

Fantastic book that I personally enjoyed

The book is fantastic. It provides the inspiring story of Andrew Carnegie who made his mark by hard work and wisdom earned though experience and ambition. If we have more people who aspire to be more like him, we’ll find the world a better place.

timeless strength of character

Carnegie is a Timeless example of strength of character. a must-read for anyone who is interested in strengthening their character.

what the heck?

The book just ends with that's all folks? they should have added somthing after with a summation of his life.. another return