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Liked It “A very fascinating look at a remarkable woman. Shrewd and full of common sense, Hetty Green was a financial mastermind. When the Vanderbilts were building their mansions and throwing money around left and right, she was quietly living a frugal life and investing, making herself a millionaire many...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Started out interesting then became more of a criticism by the author. I'd rather draw my own conclusions that be forced to agree with the author's view.”
ScottJ wrote this review Thursday, April 4, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A very fascinating look at a remarkable woman. Shrewd and full of common sense, Hetty Green was a financial mastermind. When the Vanderbilts were building their mansions and throwing money around left and right, she was quietly living a frugal life and investing, making herself a millionaire many times over. I only wish that she had left diaries behind so that we could have truly heard "her voice". ”
Marisa wrote this review Thursday, January 24, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I have a new appreciation for Hetty Green. She was not the meanie history has made her out to be. Being female in a man's world skewed her portrayal in other publications. Hetty would be worth $2 billion in today's dollars.
Jill H wrote this review Friday, November 9, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This book is heavy on details and a degree in the history of railroads would be helpful. I did like the name dropping of popular authors and the names of the party goers/businessmans club/neighbors - it puts the era in perspective when I can understand the schools of thought of each of the groups. ”
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