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My Life and Work

Written by: Henry Ford,Samuel Crowther
Narrated by: Traber Burns
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The book that has inspired entrepreneurs for generations, not only is My Life and Work by Henry Ford a memoir of an American icon but it also shows the spirit that built America. Written in 1922, this work provides a unique insight into the observations, ideas, and problem-solving skills of this remarkable man.

Public Domain (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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must read for Tesla investors

provides a unique insight into Elon's roadmap and both past and future decisions. multiple similarities.

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An engaging story!

Oh how times have changed. I really enjoyed the story and the detail in which he describes aspects of the Ford automotive journey.

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Very boring and boring and monotonous.

Mr Ford repeats himself over and over in each chapter, to the point that he is more a preacher than a story teller.

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Timeless Principles!

An inspiring collection of principles that are as true today as the day they were written. I believe all business leaders and aspiring leaders would benefit from the clear and sound fundamentals presented by this truly great business man.

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Life changing

WOW just absolutely wow, this book is life changing I was in a mental rut lost, this book helped me find my path in life again. Love it

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  • 2019-02-28

Surprising. The man is incapable of fluff.

I wasn't expecting a philosophy book. No preamble. No foreplay. No lube. No time for screwing around. Should be called "My Work and Work."

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  • Jorge
  • 2018-02-02

Henry Ford’s thoughts And philosophy

Great book, inspiring and it was written in 1922. Most of the things he says apply today!

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  • Lenny
  • 2020-06-16

Impressive book

It’s very enjoyable book and I change my opinion about Henry Ford. I would like to recommend everyone to read this book
Thank you

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  • Doug Epperson
  • 2020-05-05

From Zack Epperson

This book is so so so good absolutely loved it I would recommend this book to anyone how loves car’s like me thank you.

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  • Us2
  • 2019-09-29

buy the paper book instead

it's an interesting historical book. word explains his ideas about how factories should work and how to correctly use labor and money to build a business. If it was not for the humanity of the workers at his ideas would probably work well. I was told that he is a racist and was not offended in this book.

The narrator is impossible to listen to. I think he's trying to do some kind of character actor but he's essentially yelling at the listener and its very wearing after a time

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  • Wingn-it
  • 2021-10-30

Ford; self righteous egomaniac narcissistic person

Very much a struggle to finish... but I Did! Worth a read just for historical content only. Definitely a different era. He hits on every subject that would be very politically incorrect today. Saying that, he was a genius (in his mind and others) on pretty forward thinking considering this was the early part of the 1900's!

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  • Dries Duvenhage
  • 2021-01-30

A must read for all businessmen and engineers

Written 100 years ago, this book is still relevant today. Henry Ford seems hard headed and tough, but his values of work and dedication endure till this day. He didn’t take short cuts.

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  • Shafiq
  • 2021-01-07

Wise

Ford was a wise man. I enjoy thinking and finding wisdom. I got a lot of logic and philosophy out of this read.

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  • Omar El Aawar
  • 2020-11-24

Emotionally Wrenching & Highly Inspirationals

Loved every minute of this book, The Beauty of Fords Personality, his true devotion to social impact, his high intellect on business & economics. This mans story exceeded all my expectations and above all it feels like he's reading his own story to us not the narrator which is brilliant

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  • Gregory G. Bruce
  • 2023-07-08

An interesting man

A good story about an important part of the history of our country. If he represented his ideas honestly, he was an exceptional man in terms of common sense, compassion, civic mindedness, and business.

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