Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

Name: Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Andrew Carnegie
ISBN: 9798347837694

Author: Andrew Carnegie

Narrator: Oliver Thompson

Unabridged: 10 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Brickell Avenue Publishing

Published: 02/11/2025

Categories: Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography, Business

Synopsis

Discover the remarkable life story of one of the world’s greatest industrialists and philanthropists in The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie. In this inspiring memoir, Carnegie reflects on his journey from humble beginnings as a Scottish immigrant to becoming a titan of the steel industry and one of the wealthiest men in history.With candid honesty and sharp insight, Carnegie shares the principles that guided his success—hard work, perseverance, and the belief in giving back to society. He offers firsthand accounts of his business ventures, his philosophy of wealth, and his passion for philanthropy, which led him to donate the majority of his fortune to libraries, education, and scientific research.Narrated with clarity and authenticity, this audiobook is a treasure trove of wisdom for entrepreneurs, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking motivation from a true self-made legend.Start listening to The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie today and be inspired by the life of a man who shaped industries and transformed the world through generosity!

About Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie was born in 1835 in Scotland. He immigrated to the United States and by 1889 he owned Carnegie Steel Corporation, the largest of its kind in the world. In 1901 he sold his business and dedicated his time to expanding his philanthropic work, including the establishment of Carnegie-Mellon University in 1904.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Angie on July 22, 2015

Being a librarian, I have of course heard about Andrew Carnegie. Most of my knowledge, however, is about his funding of libraries. I knew very little about his early life and how he made his fortune. I am always a bit leary of autobiographies because most people are not objective when writing about......more

Goodreads review by Jeremiah on February 27, 2017

This book was fascinating, inspirational, and incredibly naïve. When Carnegie is telling stories about people and moments that impacted his life, I was enthralled and inspired. He not only shows the value in little moments, but he also embraces the unique value in each person. When Carnegie looks to......more

Goodreads review by Diana on August 21, 2016

This was an amazing memoir of a man who was an incredible human being. Published after his death he shares his thoughts, life experiences, stories, favorite quotes. I have always associated Carnegie with libraries, rightly so but he was so much more. I would recommended this book to everyone, we hav......more

Goodreads review by Don on August 07, 2017

My only bits of knowledge of Andrew Carnegie were a few anecdotes I had heard about him earning a fortune in the steel industry and how he later gave much of that money away. This book more than filled in the blanks, as well as providing me with an interesting read. Mr. Carnegie began his autobiograp......more

Goodreads review by Elasha on January 05, 2010

OK, I'd give it 3.5 stars. Carnegie is actually a very good writer, well-versed in literacy and history and politics. If I were better versed in those things I'd have rated it higher, but the book dragged a bit for me because of all the things/places/people I didn't know much about (but probably sho......more