How did Donald Trump’s German grandfather, Friedrich Drumpf,
come to settle in America, and change the family name to Trump? How did the
family make its first dollars? How did they build their wealth into billions? What
of Donald Trump’s mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who emigrated to the U.S. from the
Scottish island of Lewis? What sort of father is Donald Trump? How has Donald
Trump treated people? Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success by Michael D'Antonio delves into all that, and much more. It does not cover Trump’s current run for President of the United States or subsequent developments.
This is a juicy and entertaining biography, told largely in
a non-judgemental and matter-of-fact style. D’Antonio is clever and lets Donald
Trump’s actions speak for themselves. Readers may find this book amplifies
their view of Trump. As his son, Donald Jr., says, “He’s a very polarizing
guy.” Those who like him will enjoy reading of his many successes. Those who
dislike him will read between the lines and enjoy the amusing parallels drawn
by D’Antonio. For example, the author compares one of Trump’s speaking tours
across the U.S. with that of the young and flamboyant Oscar Wilde in 1882. One
can imagine Trump’s concealed annoyance over such a comparison.
A selection of photos and an index complete the
book.
