Describes how people like Alfred Nobel, Cecil Rhodes, Andrew Carnegie, Julius Rosenwald, and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur first made and then gave away vast sums of money
Gr 5-8?All nine philanthropists featured here have more than their good works in common. Traub explores their early lives and the failures and false starts they experienced before their fortunes were made by such means as oil, steel, photography, or cornflakes. The emphasis of each entry is on the philanthropic gestures and goals of men and women like John and Catherine MacArthur and Cecil Rhodes. Enough information is offered, however, to give readers a sense of their journeys to the point where they could give millions away both during their lifetimes and after their deaths. The subjects had different philosophies about how to use personal wealth for the betterment of humanity, and the book goes into detail about their various gifts. Black-and-white photos of the philanthropists and their families, and even some of the outcomes of their bestowals, are included. A lengthy bibliography, complete with annual reports, and a thorough index are appended, as is a list of the 25 largest U.S. foundations. A good source for information about the philanthropic habits of these individuals that may whet the appetite for further reading.?Carol Fazioli, Cardinal Hayes Library, Manhattan College, NY
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