The education of an American dreamer : how a son of Greek immigrants learned his way from a Nebraska diner to Washington, Wall Street, and beyond / Peter G. Peterson.
The financier recounts his life story, describing his childhood working in his father's Greek diner in Kearney, Nebraska, his advertising days, his role as Secretary of Commerce under Richard Nixon, and his founding of the financial company, The Blackstone Group.
Record details
- ISBN: 0446556033
- ISBN: 9780446556033
- Physical Description: 375 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Twelve, 2009.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 1 Kearney 1 -- 2 Leaving Kearney 30 -- 3 Chicago, Round One 55 -- 4 Lessons in Manufacturing 84 -- 5 Chicago, Round Three 101 -- 6 A Random Walk Toward Washington 116 -- 7 Washington, Round One 134 -- 8 Washington, Round Two 156 -- 9 Washington, Round Three 177 -- 10 Washington, Round Four (and Out) 193 -- 11 New York, Round One 210 -- 12 New York, Round Two 226 -- 13 New York, Round Three 255 -- 14 Blackstone: The Beginning 267 -- 15 Becoming a Force 290 -- 16 My Idea of Fun 308 -- 17 Future 336.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO PETERSON (Text) | 36015000711172 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
