Robin M. (robinmy) - , reviewed on 4/4/2024 + 2104 more book reviews

This is a well-researched and entertaining biography of the Astor family, once one of the richest families in the world. This book tells us of the family patriarch, John Jacob Astor, who immigrated to the United States and made his fortune trapping beavers and selling furs, before subsequently buying up Manhattan real estate. There are well-written profiles of many members of the Astor family, including Caroline Schermerhorn Astor who led New York society during the Gilded Age, Jack Astor who died on the Titanic, and Brooke Astor who married into the family.

I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by author, Anderson Cooper. He does a great job. My rating: 4 Stars.

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