Author: Ron Chernow | Narrator:
Runtime: 35h | Genre: Fiction
The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. A detailed portrait of the ruthless industrialist and generous philanthropist.
This is a deep dive into the man who built the American economy. The length is essential to understand the contradictions of Rockefeller. He was a ruthless monopolist who crushed competitors, but he was also a pious philanthropist. You get the business strategy, the family drama, and the history of the oil industry all in one massive package. It is a fascinating study of power that justifies every minute of the runtime.