The American Dream — Rockefeller pursuit of success at all costs and the moral dilemmas it entails — John D. Rockefeller’s story begins in 1839, in the humble setting of a struggling household. His father, William Avery Rockefeller, was an elusive figure, often engaged in dubious schemes, while his mother, Eliza, tried to hold the family together. Young Rockefeller witnessed the stark contrasts of poverty and brief spells…
