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Uncommon Friends: Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh Paperback – Illustrated, June 23, 1989

by James Newton (Author)
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James Newton's Uncommon Friends is "a delightful portrayal of five great men who shared special friendships and common visions" (Booklist).Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh were twentieth century giants known personally by very few. In this compelling memoir, James Newton recalls a lifetime of friendship with all of them — a friendship that began when he was only twenty years old and head of development of Edison Park in Fort Meyers, Florida.Based on Newton's diaries, recollections, and extensive correspondence, Uncommon Friends is a unique opportunity to share a view of the personal side of some legendary historical figures.

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James Newton (1905-1999) had a long career as real estate developer, conservationist, cowboy, soldier, corporate executive, labor dispute negotiator, and friend par excellence.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0156926202
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mariner Books; First Edition (June 23, 1989)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780156926201
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0156926201
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.02 x 9 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative topics Innovative people - Luv it!
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Love this book - very, very interesting and written well. No boring parts. Thanks for sending so quickly! Super happy with the purchase.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever
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I just finished this book tonight and I have to say it's one of the best books I've ever read! I learned so much about each of these men, their wives, their work ethic and their faith. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. You won't regret it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic story teller
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2014
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As a resident of SW Florida, I was interested in learning more about Edison and Ford, whose friendship is reflected in their side by side winter homes in Fort Myers. I enjoyed this book immensely. James Newton is a wonderful story teller that brings to life the complex social and business relationships of titans like Ford, his friend Firestone, and his older "mentor" Edison.... among many others like Charles Lindburgh. What sets this book apart is the historical context and behind the scenes felling of hearing it from someone who was really there. I learned a great deal about the business environment in their day as well. I'm in my 30s and could not put this book down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable way to learn about these important men
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016
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I found this very easy and informative reading about some of the most important men of the industrial age. You will really enjoy this if you are at all interested in history and historical figures. It is well written, interesting and easy to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Outlook On Friendships, Industrialism & Shaping of America
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An amazing look into true friendships, the beginning of industrialism in America and so much more!
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4.0 out of 5 stars and we are a better world for having them in it
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I don't recall learning any of this history in school, and to hear it from author's perspective and direct experience is interesting. Definitely men before their time, and we are a better world for having them in it. If you like history, its a great book to check out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars and because of the wonderful true stories about these brilliant men I just had ...
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I have an autographed copy elsewhere, and because of the wonderful true stories about these brilliant men I just had to get another copy for where I am living now. It is a can't put it down book - very light, but amazing to be a part of their lives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great history on business and science
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A great history on business and science
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars Uncommon Friends and American Democracy
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Interesting book of these uncommon friends with lots information I did not know about them.
Ford and Edison although so different formed a long friendship.... Their views on the world are similar to some of the American leaders and interesting to see how so many years ago, these same views were held.
Also, particularly withFord, who was such an entrepeur in the beginning then stayed stuck in his ways and views over time.... This seems to happen a lot.
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