G1204 Book Review of A goddess among men by Daniel Davidsohn
Name of Book: A goddess among men Author: Daniel Davidsohn ISBN: 978-85-922784-9-6 Publisher: Self published Type of book: early 20th century to modern times, spun America, goals, ambitions, rubber plants, friendship, partnership, survival, upbringing, America, wealth, unsavory business deals, un-contacted tribes, Year it was published: 2020 Summary: From the primitive ruggedness of the Amazon rainforest to the privileged society of New York, three generations experience triumph and tragedy in this saga of loyalty, corruption, greed . . . but one woman has the power to change it all. In 1907, Julian Welch and Alan Reid meet by chance in the jungles of the Amazon attracted by the riches of the rubber boom. Pioneers in an era of uncertainty, they form an unlikely alliance and establish the foundation for a successful empire, Reid & Welch. However, with Julian's death, the empire is left to Alan, as is the responsibility for Julian's newborn daughter, Christel. Yet...