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The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

Author:
Andrew Carnegie
Read by:
Antony Ferguson
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Ratings
Book
49
Narrator
6
Release Date
April 30, 2012
Duration
11 hours 36 minutes
Summary
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.
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What listeners say
Listeners found the audiobook to be insightful and inspiring, particularly appreciating the exploration of Andrew Carnegie's multifaceted personality. However, some experienced difficulty with the narration, citing challenges in understanding certain accents and word choices. Despite these obstacles, many found the content valuable and engaging. The audiobook was praised for its ability to provide a sense of mentorship and historical perspective. Overall, opinions varied regarding accessibility but remained positive about the material presented.
Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2021

The book is okay…true but had to listen in many segments…

Profile Avatar Tareef Y. Jul 2021

The book was great. But the narration was very difficult to understand

Profile Avatar Sergio A. Jun 2021

Great book!!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2021

A fascinating, insightful and inspiring listen.I discovered the Andrew Carnegie far beyond the one-dimensional figure that used to come to mind when I heard his name. An impressive yet down-to-earth man with an easy, honest and direct manner, equally comfortable with working people , businessmen and heads of state. He loves his hometown in Scotland, his adopted hometown of Pittsburg, and yet also savors world travel. I loved hearing his "good sense" comments on so many different topics and in so many different venues. The narration is done w/ a Scotsman's accent. Some words were hard to understand, but I readily became comfortable with it--and it helped capture the author and his world.

Profile Avatar Alex Gretter Oct 2016

Amazing! I love that the autobiographical accounts of Americas first and arguably most impactful minds of the industrial era are available to listen to. Being an entrepreneur myself, 100 years after men like Carnegie, I find myself searching for genuine mentorship and finding it in many of the biographies of people who lived in a much different time. It feels like I am having conversations with them which without the ability to listen to them in this way, I would not be able to learn from them at the very time. I can use the knowledge to make a difference for my own clients. Also, this narrator is great! Thank you.

The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

Author: Andrew Carnegie
Read by: Antony Ferguson
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