This is the legend of a successful man, the extraordinary experience of a great legend. Andrew Carnegie, who came to the United States at the age of 13, was a poor Scot; years later, he became the king of steel in the United States. He is fond of learning since childhood. He strives for self-reliance and has a distinctive personality. He smiled optimistically at the difficulties because "an optimistic character is worth more than wealth.". He wrote this autobiography by telling his own life story to his family and friends. It mainly introduces parents and childhood, Dunfermline and the United States, Pittsburgh and work, Colonel Anderson and books, Telegraph Company, railway company, director, civil war period, bridge building, iron works, etc. Therefore, the book is simple, natural and authentic. It seems that we are listening to him, listening to his legendary story.