The Golden Egg: An Autobiography (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258094928)

The Golden Egg: An Autobiography is a book written by Arthur D. Goldhaft, in which he tells the story of his life. The book is divided into several chapters, each one focusing on a different period of his life, starting with his childhood and ending with his retirement.Goldhaft was born in 1923 in New York City, and the book describes his early years growing up in the Bronx during the Great Depression. He talks about his parents, who were immigrants from Eastern Europe, and the struggles they faced trying to make a living in America.As a young man, Goldhaft served in the US Army during World War II, and the book describes his experiences as a soldier in Europe. After the war, he returned to New York and went to college, eventually earning a degree in engineering.The book also covers Goldhaft's career as an engineer, including his work on the Apollo moon landing program. He talks about the challenges he faced as an engineer, as well as the satisfaction he felt when he was able to solve difficult problems.In addition to his professional life, Goldhaft also writes about his personal life, including his marriage and family. He talks about the ups and downs of his relationships, as well as the joys and challenges of raising children.Overall, The Golden Egg: An Autobiography is a fascinating and engaging book that provides a unique perspective on the life of an American immigrant and engineer. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, engineering, or the immigrant experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arthur D. Goldhaft
ISBN-10: 1258094924
ISBN-13: 9781258094928
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2011
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d