Drawing on never-before-seen documents and told from a unique insider's viewpoint, the Anderson Cooper tells the story of his legendary family and their remarkable influence.

"Oil magnate J. Paul Getty, once the richest man in the world, is the patriarch of an extraordinary cast of sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. While some have been brought low by mental illness, drug addiction, and one of the most sensational kidnapping cases of the 20th century, many of Getty's heirs have achieved great success. In addition to Mark Getty, a cofounder of Getty Images, and Anne G. Earhart, an award-winning environmentalist,...

Presents photos, illustrations, and information about Madam C.J. Walker, an African American woman who became a millionaire after starting a hair-care business for black women. Discusses her childhood and upbringing, the beginnings of her business in St. Louis, the spread of her success, and her lasting legacy. Includes a timeline, glossary, index, Common Core connection, and resources for further information.

Briefly explores the life of Madam C.J. Walker, who was not only an inventor but a political activist and a woman of business who fought for civil rights and to this day is one of the most successful African-American business owners ever.

"We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth gives voice to an experience millions share, but no one discusses: what it's like to be rich. The book is an honest, personal story that explores the hidden impact of wealth on identity, relationships, and sense of place in the world. Too often, we link net-worth to self-worth and keep quiet about how our finances make us feel. Money is a taboo subject. The author hopes We Need to Talk becomes a catalyst for...

"A profound and gripping memoir by Nicole Walters, the daughter of Ghanaian immigrants who became a self-made multi-millionaire by showing others how to recognize their own strengths-and her own harrowing journey to the discovery that she was worthy all along of the life of her dreams"-- As the daughter of Ghanaian immigrants, Walters was raised by parents who emphasized education and hustle but themselves lived a life of lack. In response, she developed...

The story of J. Paul Getty and how his enormous wealth, $4 billion divided between nineteen heirs, wreaked havoc with the lives of his family. "When sixteen-year-old Paul Getty was kidnapped, the news exploded worldwide. But his grandfather, J. Paul Getty, the richest living American, refused to pay th ransom, oblivious to his sufferings. And as the days dragged painfully on, it was Paul's distraught but determined mother Gail who was left to negotiate...