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As I See It: The Autobiography of J. Paul Getty
While writing his autobiography, Jean Paul Getty - then perhaps the world's richest man - hoped it would be the final verdict on himself, on his many friends and associates, and on his times. Regrettably, it proved to be so: Getty died in 1976 as As I See It was going to press.
Paperback
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400 pages
Published
June 26th 2003
by J. Paul Getty Museum
(first published July 12th 1976)
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Self obsessed ode. Talking about celebrity fiends and the money he has spent on parties art etc. I remain a Rockerfeller man
There are few opportunities in life to receive the unfiltered wisdom of a billionaire octogenarian, and even fewer where the focus is an open analysis of the authors sometimes catastrophic decisions. J Paul Getty is certainly not as warm as Felix Dennis, but his book is equally great at delivering new meaning with each re-read.
Jan 03, 2015
Ayodele
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I thought J. Paul Getty was pretty cool and I liked how he made art available to the public and refused to use credit even as a millionaire and billionaire.
I love that Getty acknowledges both his victories and faults quite head on, and refuses to defame or embarrass ex-wives, girlfriends or the pursuits of fans of his fame and fortune. The book holds his dignity and opens up a passage to how he governed himself. He also (with the help of his editor) acknowledges who has helped him along the way. Very great find! Looking forward to reading the follow-up, The Joys of Collecting.
An interesting look into an 83-year-old J. Paul Getty's head. I don't know what more I was expecting from it than what was in it, but it just wasn't my favorite autobiography ever. That's no complaint against it, and anyone interested in learning more about Getty would be well-advised to read it. He certainly has a lot of wisdom and bald-faced opinions expressed in this work.
This is phenomenal reading for anyone interested in current economic-political quandry the world is in right now. He wrote this book in 1975, in a time when the economy was just coming out of a rut. He predicts much of how the government is acting now and discusses it's pitfalls. So far it's been a fascinating read and I'm about 2/3 of the way through.
A good book with a unique perspective of a wealthy businessman who lived throughout the 1900's and all over the world. I think there are some secrets in this book that could help fix our economy today. Maybe the Democrats could read this soon. ..... doubt it though
Sep 05, 2010
Jim Grasley
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I bought this when we visited the Getty Villa (Museum) in Brentwood, California. Getty was a fascinating personality. Filthy rich to say the least. It is an autobiography that give the reader a glimpse of what his life was like.
At one point presents a powerful but simple argument that economic equality is impossible. *That* will stick with me and has had a profound effect on my views of ethics and politics among other things.
I love this book, written about 12 months before his death, the words of a wise man. When you like this book you also like the Getty Centre in Los Angeles it's a must see if you like art galleries.
Jul 12, 2009
Krista
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Picked this up at the Getty Villa yesterday. Just started it but great so far!
Great book. Will recommend to big dreamers who have passion to achieve.
If you like biography ......very interesting person.
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