Reading rank 472
Blood, Brains, and Beer
, subject: David Ogilvy autobiography, 1978
Ogilvy’s autobiography separates the father he wrote of warmly from the formidable, successful grandfather he took as his hero and blueprint.
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About the book
First published in 1978, Ogilvy's autobiography follows his work as a chef, stove salesman, researcher, farmer, wartime intelligence officer, and founder of an advertising agency.
Why read it
Best if you want to see how Ogilvy distinguished the father he held in affection from the successful grandfather he adopted as his blueprint.
Key themes
- Whom you love, whom you follow
- A title from childhood
Evidence and original sources
Source: official Founders episode — #169
This record is supported by 1 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- David Ogilvy (The King of Madison Avenue) — David introduces Ogilvy's 1978 autobiography, explains the childhood experiment behind its title, and contrasts the affectionate but unsuccessful father Ogilvy described with the formidable, successful grandfather he treated as a hero and blueprint.