Titan

by Ron Chernow · 1998

Ron Chernow's biography of John D. Rockefeller, Standard Oil, and the creation of one of the defining fortunes of industrial capitalism.

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Charlie MungerInvestor, Berkshire Hathaway

Listed on the official Poor Charlie's Almanack recommended-reading page as part of Charlie Munger and Peter Kaufman's recommended reading.

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Poor Charlie's Almanack

Stripe Press's web edition of Poor Charlie's Almanack includes Titan in its recommended-reading section, attributed jointly to Charlie Munger and Peter Kaufman.

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Stripe Press · 2023 · accessed 2026-06-22

Book · Recommended-reading list

The official Stripe Press web edition presents a recommended-reading section attributed to Charlie Munger and Peter Kaufman and lists Titan by Ron Chernow.

Andrew WilkinsonMetaLab founder and Tiny cofounder

Andrew Wilkinson describes enjoying a second reading of Titan.

Recommended · Wording not verified Source: Andrew Wilkinson / Never Enough

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Newsletter: July 5, 2024

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Andrew Wilkinson / Never Enough · 2024-07-05 · accessed 2026-10-01

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Biographer and author of Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

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