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Blood, Brains, and Beer
, subject: David Ogilvy autobiography
Ogilvy's compact autobiography, introduced by David through the strange childhood experiment behind its title and the family examples that shaped him.
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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 Ogilvy's own account of the unusual experiences, family influences, and varied work that preceded his advertising career.
Key themes
- The title's family story
- A chosen family blueprint
Evidence and original sources
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.
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