Astor

The story of Astor spans both immense wealth and personal downfall. I wonder what drew Cooper to explore these contrasting facets in his biography.

The extent of Astor's influence on American society was eye-opening, but some of the business strategies felt less familiar. Was there something I missed about the historical context?

Balancing wealth, relationships, and personal struggles must have been tricky — I wonder what guided the choices on what to reveal and what to omit.