Title
The Billionaire Who Wasnt: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away a Fortune,Used
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
Chuck Feeney was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to a bluecollar IrishAmerican family during the Depression. After service in the Korean War, he made a fortune as founder of Duty Free Shoppers, the worlds largest dutyfree retail chain. By 1988, he was hailed by Forbes Magazine as the twentyfourth richest American alive. But secretly Feeney had already transferred all his wealth to his foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies. Only in 1997 when he sold his duty free interests, was he outed?as one of the greatest and most mysterious American philanthropists in modern times. After going underground?again, he emerged in 2005 to cooperate on a biography promoting giving while living. Now in his midseventies, Feeney is determined his foundation should spend down the remaining 4 billion in his lifetime.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Billionaire Who Wasn't'? A: The book centers around Chuck Feeney's life, detailing how he amassed a fortune and subsequently gave it away through his foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Billionaire Who Wasn't' is Conor O'Clery.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Billionaire Who Wasn't' have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition of this book is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: When was 'The Billionaire Who Wasn't' published? A: The book was published on September 23, 2008.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Business & Industry'.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about philanthropy, the life of Chuck Feeney, and the principles of giving while living.
- Q: Is there a specific audience this book targets? A: This book is targeted towards readers interested in business, philanthropy, and biographies of influential figures.
- Q: Are there any notable themes in the book? A: Notable themes include wealth distribution, the impact of philanthropy, and the contrast between public persona and private actions.