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    Cover of My life and work

    My life and work

    Ford, Henry, Henry Ford, Samuel Crowther, Mrs Henry Ford · 1922

    My Life and Work is a classic autobiography of the great American business mogul, Henry Ford. Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 - April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. Although Ford did not invent the automobile or the assembly line, he developed and manufactured the first automobile that many middle class Americans could afford. This is his story in his own words. Although Ford did not invent the automobile or the assembly line, [1] he developed and manufactured the first automobile that many middle-class Americans could afford. In doing so, Ford converted the automobile from an expensive curiosity into a practical conveyance that would profoundly impact the landscape of the 20th century. His introduction of the Model T automobile revolutionized transportation and American industry. As the owner of the Ford Motor Company, he became one of the richest and best-known people in the world. He is credited with "Fordism" mass production of inexpensive goods coupled with high wages for workers. Ford had a global vision, with consumerism as the key to peace. His intense commitment to systematically lowering costs resulted in many technical and business innovations, including a franchise system that put dealerships throughout most of North America and in major cities on six continents.

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    What Hacker News says

    1. NCafferJun 2024
      I love reading biographies of famous people. I especially liked "My Life and Work: An Autobiography of Henry Ford." I also enjoy books by Paul Ekman.
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    2. wsetchellDec 2022
      Conquistador: Hernan Cortes by Levy - How Cortes conquered the Aztecs with 400 men and 16 horses.

      Judgement in Managerial Decision Making by Bazerman - Things which bias your thinking and how to avoid them.

      My Life and Work by Henry Ford - How Henry Ford thinks. Stories about engineering and building a company.

      Homage to Catalonia by Orwell - The famous author's experience in the Spanish civil war which colored much of his work.

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    3. KemejiiMay 2019
      Both biography and autobiography

      Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

      Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard Feynman

      Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance

      My Life and Work by Henry Ford

      My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla by Ben Johnston and Nikola Tesla

      The Autobiography of Charles Darwin by Charles Darwin

      Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

      The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin

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    4. samblrMay 2019
      My Life and Work - Henry Ford

      A true engineer at heart. His comeback in life is very similar to that of Steve Jobs. Man was a true genius.

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    5. jorangreefJan 2016
      Worth reading several times:

      "My Life and Work" by Henry Ford

      "Edison As I Know Him" by Henry Ford

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    6. emehrkayDec 2012
      Off of the top of my head: Heny Ford -- My Life and Work. The Shape of Design. Ken Segal -- Insanely Simple.
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