Giants of American Industry - John Paul Getty [Library Binding]

Bruce S. Glassman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Giants of American Industry

Inspiring biographies of America's modern moguls! Included in these books are:

• Glossary
• For More Information
• Index

(20011001)

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Reviewed with Nancy Shuker's Elizabeth Arden.

Gr. 7-10. These books in the new Giants of American Industry series will prove both interesting and informative to children who want to know more about powerful moguls of the business world. Elizabeth Arden rose from a life of poverty as the daughter of a farmer to become one of the best-known names in the world of beauty. John Paul Getty became known for a frosty business demeanor as he quickly found success in the oil business. Each volume in the series follows its subject from early childhood until death, concluding with a look at the individual's legacy. The treatments are generally evenhanded, including input from both admirers and folks who disagreed with various business practices. Photographs round out the texts. Giving depth to individuals less often the subject of children's biographies, these books will be useful additions to many libraries. Heather Hepler
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Review

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"These books in the new 'Giants of American Industry' series will prove both interesting and informative to children who want to know more about powerful moguls of the business world. Each volume in the series follows its subject from early childhood until death, concluding with a look at the individual's legacy. The treatments are generally evenhanded, including input from both admirers and folks who disagreed with various business practices. Giving depth to individuals less often the subject of children's biographies, these books will be useful additions to many libraries."
-- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Blackbirch Press; 1 edition (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567115136
• ISBN-13: 978-1567115130
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,952,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good History Of Getty!, July 28, 2001

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Melvin Hunt (Cleveland,, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Giants of American Industry - John Paul Getty (Library Binding)

This book is an outstanding history of J. Paul Getty. It well covers the story of his business career and the building of a sizeable fortune. This book covers his career from the beginning until his death in 1976. The novel also points out the fact that Getty was a millionaire at a young age. This publication also gives good coverage to the establishment of the Getty museum.It is pointed out that Getty,in his older years had actually become a philanthropist. This book is without question a very good coverage of the life of one of the giants in American industry. Read this book. You will be well satisfied.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, April 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Giants of American Industry - John Paul Getty (Library Binding)

I was disappointed with this book as with most books about J P Getty because it failed to talk about his home life in any detail. In particular, it failed to mention how he treated his wives, children, and grandchildren; how he refused to pay the ransom for one even though he knew about his whereabouts. It basically glossed over everyone he left behind, including his grandson William Paul Getty who celebrated his birthday one day after J P Getty's death.

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