Memoirs, David Rockefeller
Memoirs, David Rockefeller
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Memoirs

Author: David Rockefeller

Narrator: Dan Woren

Unabridged: 24 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2017

Synopsis

Born into one of the wealthiest families in America—he was the youngest son of Standard Oil scion John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and the celebrated patron of modern art Abby Aldrich Rockefeller—David Rockefeller has carried his birthright into a distinguished life of his own. His dealings with world leaders from Zhou Enlai and Mikhail Gorbachev to Anwar Sadat and Ariel Sharon, his service to every American president since Eisenhower, his remarkable world travels and personal dedication to his home city of New York—here, the first time a Rockefeller has told his own story, is an account of a truly rich life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chi on December 30, 2012

I have only read excerpts from this autobiography. I believe one of the most revealing quotes from this man is on page 405 “For more than a century ideological extremists at either end of the political spectrum have seized upon well-publicized incidents such as my encounter with Castro to attack the......more

Goodreads review by Wendy Osborn on April 02, 2008

The grandson of the Rockefellers that built the dynasty, David Rockefeller sums up his life while in his 90's. After reading this, I actually pitied the guy a lot. I think he actually was completely ignorant to how much his name made his way in life for him. He was an indulged child with particular......more

Goodreads review by Eddie on April 17, 2008

I wasn't expecting very much from this book, despite my dad's recommendation, but the thing that I found most interesting was the backdrop to David Rockefeller's life. There's a clear and pronounced transition from the Edwardian era he grew up in to the modern era--he's still alive--and the tensions......more

Goodreads review by André on May 09, 2023

By far, the best memoirs I’ve ever read. I’ve read this book back in 2019 and intend to re-read it somewhen in the future.......more

Goodreads review by Matt on July 18, 2022

I found this book fascinating. It is amazing that one man has so many amazing stories. David Rockefeller played a significant role in banking, politics, New York City real estate, international relations, and philanthropy in America, and the world. This book combines his incredible perspective with......more

Quotes

“It is a rare author who can write about himself with openness and candor, but David Rockefeller has succeeded brilliantly. His discussion of his upbringing and of the obligations imposed by great wealth is fascinating, as are his personal reflections on four generations of Rockefellers. What the book also reveals, unconsciously but with great clarity, is the decency, integrity, and humanity of David Rockefeller himself.”—Dr. Henry Kissinger

“Long before globalization became a household word, David Rockefeller realized the importance of cultivating strong, trusting relationships with countries and their leaders around the world. We are privileged to be the beneficiaries of his lifelong commitment to world peace, and to have his reflections on these experiences in this superb memoir.”—Nelson Mandela

“In these memoirs, David Rockefeller provides an account of his life that is candid, incisive, and moving. Whether writing about his remarkable family, his distinguished career, or his important role in world affairs, he offers a unique and invaluable perspective on our times.”
—Kofi Annan, secretary general of the United Nations

“David Rockefeller is one of the most diversely interesting men of our time. It has been my pleasure to know him and his work, and this book, the product of his unique life, is both attractive and thoroughly engaging. It will attract everyone for the knowledge and pleasure it accords.”—Professor John Kenneth Galbraith

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