Memoirs

by David Rockefeller

Book Overview

David Rockefeller was born in 1915, the youngest child of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., one of the richest men in the United States, and the great patron of modern art Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. He... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679405887
• ISBN13: 9780679405887
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 7.0" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

great book

This was a great book readily available at the local library. They even have the rockefeller name over the section wherein it is contained. The type set used is one of the best I've ever seen. Each question I would have personally thought of is answered here, although I'm not sure how accurate or vague some of those might be. The truth is, I just don't care. World government is something these bankers have wanted for a long time, and I guess they'll get it one day. Truthfully, I imagine they'll have to murder all of us to acheive that, in the way they want. The good news is: look around you, my local civic government can't even stop over-charging the citizens for simple services, and the local police can't tell if I'm going to the library to get a book, or selling crack cocaine. At least they seem not to know. I thought that all the cameras, spy agenices, data bases,etc. would make all that much simplier. No, those devices are no good when people are evil or incompetent. It matters not if David wants or gets a World Government because there aren't enough people on the planet who aren't sociopaths. So, any NWO is doomed to fail. Bill Clinton is a great example of the "aww shucks" quality of a Rhodes Scholar. A multimillionaire lots of folks can't seem to fondle fast enough. That's the type of leaders we have. So, if you can't figure the rest out,maybe one day you'll get it. Rich versus Poor. The rich gets richer, the poor get poorer. all the folks in between just keep it moving along. Your a bunch of patsies and traitors. This own phenomenon I found in my own family, and had to leave them behind as they had become hopelessly locked in a "reality tunnel". In that context, these NWO folks must be locked into some reality tunnel wherein World Government is a great thing. It's a big idea. They'll rip each other to shreds as the top sociopaths jockey for position. We just happen to be in their way. They care nothing for us, and most everything around you is propaganda and guilt trips to keep you in line. Would Jesus Christ bomb the cities of poor people? Would he? see, those people are feeding you a line. and you can apply this same type of hypocrisy across the board. While I was able to maintain my faith, I realized, with Robert Anton Wilson's help, how to understand the people around me. They believe all this stuff, no matter how much it flies in the face of reality. I think Paul Wolfowitz should get to be head pirate. He talks about Nazi's and eliminating entire races. Yet, don't call him a Nazi. Sometimes I think people are locked into some kind of sub-concious Hitler contest. You would think it would be easier to help people rather than beating them or shooting at them. If people were shooting at me, I'd be scared too. One really shouldn't be surprised to see this type of "pirate-like" behavior from the wealthy, as you have to be willing to kill and destroy to get ahead, if your competing with other sociopaths. Who have

Masterful Memoir

Having read several books on the Rockefeller family, some of the family history here was familiar to me. However, there's no substitute for first-person recollections. Mr. Rockefeller is meticulous in his organization and presentation in this autobiography. I looked forward to reading this book, and wasn't disappointed. I thought it was strongest in the sections pertaining to the family and his dealings with his brothers. I didn't necessarily agree with Mr. Rockefeller's assessments regarding world affairs or his economic views. In fact, I disagree in many areas. However, his views are well documented and should be no surprise to those who are well-informed. The book is particularly interesting re Mr. Rockefeller's being saddled with one of the world's most famous names, and how his children have dealt with it. An excellent read no matter which side of the political fence one sits on.

Much more than a Biography

Mr. Rockefeller has managed to write a great book. It is a superb --extremely sincere-- account of his life as well as a gem of twentieth century american, financial and international-diplomacy history.The book reads as easily as a warm conversation between friends. You'll find yourself engaged throughout, from topics about WWII, the world of high finance, the extraordinary world of top-level diplomacy and the intrincacies and complexities of being involved with the great New York City.But most of all, you will learn (or relearn) that great wealth is not what makes a great man, but great character. As others, David Rockefeller could have followed the easy life of the "junior". He choose to live instead one of the most accomplished and interesting lives of the century.

great book

I think it's a very good book and I found it very interesting. It's a different book than American Dream biographies flooding bookstores these days. It talks about Rockefeller's career as chairman of one of world's biggest banks and his business dealings with high profile world leaders. For an average Joe it may not be as interesting but it was very interesting book to me. I recommend this book to everyone who wants to get a glimpse of the life of rich upper class.

Long and Great Life for Mr. Rockefeller

Having watched the documentary about the family on PBS and having been a recipient in of the many great works of the family, I was intrigued by a book written by their youngest member. I was not disappointed.It was particularly interesting to read Mr. Rockefeller's account of his time as president of Chase Manhattan. The policies he implemented and the good and bad that came out of them. I found myself totally engrossed in the financial deals Mr. Rockefeller had a part in.This is a really great read for someone who is interested in financial matters, and wants to read the political history of the world over the last 70 years by someone who actually participated in it.