Uncommon Friends: Life with Thomas Edison, Hen- Newton, 9780156926201, paperback
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Uncommon Friends: Life with Thomas Edison, Hen- Newton, 9780156926201, paperback
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the sellerโs listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780156926201
- Book Title
- Uncommon Friends : Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 1989
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Fiction, Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- United States / 20th Century, Modern / 20th Century, Personal Memoirs, General
- Item Weight
- 15.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 400 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0156926202
ISBN-13
9780156926201
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65510
Product Key Features
Book Title
Uncommon Friends : Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Modern / 20th Century, Personal Memoirs, General
Publication Year
1989
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
15.7 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
19
Reviews
Now 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 Decimal
920/.073
Synopsis
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., 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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- d***8 (124)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived in condition as described in ad. Packaging left a little to be desired. Six books in the shipping sleeve was too many. The sleeve split and I could easily grab books out of it. Thank goodness none were lost or damaged. I would suggest larger envelopes for bigger orders, especially since the seller offers deals for buy more save more. Great price point. All books in good condition. Thank you.Dust; Scarpetta - 0425270041, paperback, Patricia Cornwell (#296961625988)