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Uncommon Friends : Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh by James Newton (1989, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100156926202
ISBN-139780156926201
eBay Product ID (ePID)65510
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Book TitleUncommon Friends : Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / 20th Century, Personal Memoirs, Modern / 20th Century, General
Publication Year1989
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorJames Newton
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight15.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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ReviewsNow in his 80s, real-estate developer Newton recalls with uncritical admiration five celebrated men with whom he enjoyed almost filial relationships. According to the author, they all shared the same philosophy of life, enouncing business principles in terms of moral precepts. Newton's bonds with Carrel and with the scientist's friend and partner in medical research, Lindbergh, were forged by their common interest in metaphysics. The narrative is studded with anecdotes about the nature of these men: Edison's assertion that his deafness was an asset; Ford's dictum that profit is essential to business vitality; Firestone's advocacy of Japanese-style "consensus" management; Carrel's expectation of encountering Aristotle after death; and Lindbergh's revulsion at the destruction wrought by aviation in WW II.
Dewey Edition19
Dewey Decimal920/.073
SynopsisJames Newton's Uncommon Friends is "a delightful portrayal of five great men who shared special friendships and common visions" (Booklist): Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh., James Newton's Uncommon Friends is "a delightful portrayal of five great men who shared special friendships and common visions" (Booklist).Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh were twentieth century giants known personally by very few. In this compelling memoir, James Newton recalls a lifetime of friendship with all of them -- a friendship that began when he was only twenty years old and head of development of Edison Park in Fort Meyers, Florida.Based on Newton's diaries, recollections, and extensive correspondence, Uncommon Friends is a unique opportunity to share a view of the personal side of some legendary historical figures., Newton engagingly recalls a lifetime of friendship with five giants of the twentieth century. Foreword by Anne Morrow Lindbergh; Index; photographs.
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- Jul 20, 2021
OK 5 Stars, Great Read !
5 star reader, seems long winded in areas but the Ford input cleared things up for me, what a Guy ! Bought this Book to get input on just 3 of those listed, that it did. I give this Book a 98 and I don't ever give any 100s Cheers !!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 07, 2024
This book arrived in overall good condition, although one corner was bent. Otherwise it looked new.
This book arrived in overall good condition, although one corner was bent. Otherwise it looked new.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 06, 2019
Great story about SW Florida.
We have had this book in the past and have loaned it out several times. Now we are not sure where it is so we have been telling others about the book and have re-purchased it to share again.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 19, 2018
Good reading
Great price, interesting book (I'm from Detroit)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 15, 2021
Terrific Read!
I love the book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 29, 2023
great
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- Oct 25, 2016
Excellent WWII History
Important Men,at an Important time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
