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Praise for
Can’t Take It with You
“Lewis Cullman is one of this nation’s major and most generous philanthro-
pists. Here he combines a fascinating autobiography of a life in finance with
a powerful exposé of how the business of giving works, including some tips
for all of us on how to leverage our money to enlarge our largess.”
—Walter Cronkite
“Lewis Cullman has woven a rich and seamless fabric from the varied strands
of his business, philanthropic, and personal life. Every chapter is filled with
wonderful insights and amusing anecdotes that illuminate a life that has been
very well lived. This book has been written with an honesty and candor that
should serve as a model for others.”
—David Rockefeller
“An extraordinary look at the accomplishments of a pioneer in finance.
Cullman has approached his role as a philanthropist with vigor and presents
a powerful argument for reform among private foundations.”
—George Soros
Chairman, Soros Fund Management
“I was so enjoyably exhausted after reading the book—I can only imagine liv-
ing the life! It seems there is no good cause that Lewis has not supported, no
good business opportunity that Lewis has missed, and no fun that Lewis has
not had.”
—Agnes Gund
President Emerita,
The Museum of Modern Art
“Now I know that venture capitalism and horse trading are almost as much
fun as looking for new species in the Amazon. This book is exceptionally well
written. The prose is evocative, vibrant, and inspirational.”
—Edward O. Wilson
Professor Emeritus, Harvard University
Honorary Curator in Entomology,
Harvard’s Museum of Comparative Zoology
“A fun read . . . an insider’s story.”
—John S. Reed
Interim Chairman and CEO,
New York Stock Exchange
“This engaging memoir of a remarkable businessman and philanthropist
brims over with energy, generosity of spirit, and informed optimism.
Cullman shows how leverage can be valuably applied not only in the making
of money but also in giving it away. His generosity has been directed toward
the life of the mind—from Chess-in-the-Schools for the young to the sup-
port of great institutions of research and learning. In this account of a life
well-lived, Lewis Cullman emerges as the large figure I know him to be:
lively, imaginative, and full of human concern.”
—Dr. Gerald Edelman
Director, The Neurosciences Institute
winner of the Nobel Prize
“Lewis Cullman’s memoir made me feel good. A vibrant, thoughtful, and gra-
cious man has written a wonderful tale about living a full life and giving back
a lot to society.”
—Arthur Levitt
Former Chairman,
Securities and Exchange Commission
“A wonderful memoir that vividly chronicles Lewis’s innovative business
career and extensive charitable interests, including The New York Public
Library and The New York Botanical Garden. This is a great adventure story of
a man with a marvelous mission—who has mastered the art of giving back.”
—Brooke Astor
philanthropist
“This is more than a personal story of business success and creative charita-
ble giving. It serves as an inspiration for all of the endless business opportu-
nities that abound and the good work that can be accomplished with the
results of success. Lewis is a giant in both business and philanthropy, and his
book is a must read.”
—Robert B. Menschel
Senior Director, Goldman Sachs Group
author of
Markets, Mobs, & Mayhem
“Lewis Cullman’s book is a joyous and informative memoir by a man with a
superb brain figuring out what to do when you are a great business success
and determined to leave the world a better place than you found it. He has
reversed, ‘those who do good, should do well’ to ‘those who do well, should
do good!’”
—Robert L. Bernstein
Former Chairman and President, Random House
Founding Chair, Human Rights Watch
CAN’T TAKE IT
WITH YOU
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