Bernard Baruch: Park Bench Statesman

By Carter Field

Book Overview

Bernard Baruch: Park Bench Statesman is a biography written by Carter Field that tells the story of Bernard Baruch, a renowned American financier, philanthropist, and advisor to several US presidents. The book chronicles Baruch's life from his humble beginnings in South Carolina to his rise as a Wall Street tycoon and his eventual retirement as a statesman. The author delves into Baruch's personal and professional life, highlighting his achievements and contributions to American politics and society. Field explores Baruch's role in advising presidents during times of war and economic crisis, including his involvement in the creation of the War Industries Board during World War I and his efforts to combat the Great Depression. The book also sheds light on Baruch's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, his love for nature, and his philanthropic endeavors. Field paints a vivid picture of Baruch's character, portraying him as a man of integrity, wisdom, and humility, who used his wealth and influence for the betterment of society.Overall, Bernard Baruch: Park Bench Statesman is a compelling biography that offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of America's most influential figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and finance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430477962
• ISBN13: 9781430477969
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"