On His Own Terms by Richard Norton Smith Summary
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Meticulously crafted over 14 years, this definitive Rockefeller biography reveals how dyslexia couldn't stop a man who reshaped American politics. "The greatest cradle-to-grave biography in fifty years," says historian Michael Beschloss - with shocking details about Rockefeller's scandalous death that history textbooks omit.
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The Man Behind the Rockefeller Name
Nelson Rockefeller lived a life of spectacular contradictions. Born into America's most famous fortune in 1908, he spent his career trying to prove he was more than just his grandfather's billions. This was a man who could casually give away millions yet chase down staffers over $10 expense discrepancies. Time magazine called him "the most liberal Republican in America," yet he ordered the bloody retaking of Attica prison that left 39 dead. He possessed boundless charm that connected instantly with voters, yet remained fundamentally unknowable even to his own children. His childhood unfolded in almost unimaginable privilege-in Manhattan's largest private home with a $500,000 "Playhouse" complex-yet his parents instilled strict values, requiring meticulous accounting of modest allowances and creating what Nelson remembered as "an ongoing seminar in public responsibility." Behind his confident smile and easy manner lay a complex man driven by both insecurity and ambition, whose life would shape American politics for decades.
The Hidden Struggle That Shaped Him
Finding Freedom Through Art and Latin America
Reinventing American Diplomacy
The Visionary Governor
The Presidency That Never Was
The Final Chapter
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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