All in a Life-time

"All in a Life-time" by Henry Morgenthau and French Strother is a biographical telling the story of Henry Morgenthau's life, from his early days in Germany to his important role in American society during major political moments. The book goes through Morgenthau's childhood, schooling, and his work in law and real estate, while also looking at American culture and what it was like to be an immigrant. The book begins with Morgenthau's childhood in Mannheim, Germany, showing his happy early life shaped by family, education, and community. The story takes a turn when his family decides to move to America because of money problems, leading them on a trip across the Atlantic, showing Morgenthau’s first views of America as he chases after a better life.