Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. (Vintage) Paperback – 20 Dec. 2013

don't be put off by the size of the book - it's huge. saying that it is thoroughly well researched and a great insight into the life story of the richest man the world has ever seen. i give this book 5 stars because it's written really well and i found that i couldn't put it down. if you are interested into the life story of rockefeller this is possibly the best book on the subject...

Un-biased biography.

This is the best biography that I have ever read; very interesting to see how Mr Rockefeller transitioned from a simple rural boy into a business leader. Chernow has a very beautiful writing style and portrays Rockerfeller's exploits in the oil industry in a very Machiavellian manor. The book does lose momentum when talking about the life of John D rockerfeller Jr and gives a lot of unnecessary details about senior's retirement routine. Overall a great book and highly recommended for anyone who wants to get started in Business or who wants to study American history

Lengthy but detailed and well documented.

Astounding book. Excellently researched and written. Full of great information. A must have for those interested in these biographies.

Complements Chernow's House of Morgan very well. Extremely in depth and interesting and has Chernow's even handedness for this at the time controversial character.

I’ve always found biographies and autobiographies great reads. To be able to study successful people and emulate elements of their practices into your own life is a great way to build your own standard of wealth.This book by Ron Chernow is very well written. It is comprehensive and clearly illustrates what sort of person John D Rockefeller was as well as the struggles he had growing up.We often think that successful people have always had it that way, but this book illustrates the grit that is needed for one to become successful, no matter what their endeavour.

Great book. A very very interesting and great man. A business education in one book.