I don't know what I was thinking when I bought this book (for $35...in hardcover...using a giftcard). Andrew Carnegie has always fascinated me when we learned about him in class and I always wanted to know more about him. The fact that he acquired so much wealth in such a short period of time, then decided to give so much of it away almost as quickly as he had earned it just boggles my mind.
However, I found myself 2 months later, not even 1/2 way through this book, and it was almost physically painful to read. Maybe I just didn't like the author's style? Maybe Carnegie isn't as fascinating as I thought (doubt it), or maybe I just wasn't ready for this type of reading, but I couldn't finish it. I felt like I was punishing myself. So I put it down and it's sat on my bookshelf, propping up my paperback books (some of which are so worn and loved, their covers are tearing off) and collecting dust ever since.
At least it looks cool sitting on my shelf. But it does take up a lot of space....
This might be one of the first books I would absolutely refrain from recommending. Ever. Unless you need a sturdy bookend.
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