As a historian, I love history books. If you are watching public television maybe you have watched Mr. Selfridge on Masterpiece Theater. This book is the real history. I love Mr. Selfridge the TV show and this book.Selfridge was a self made man. His father disappeared after the American Civil War and his mother had to support Harry and his brother, both of which never lived long. From Ripon WI just 13-14 miles from where I sit, which surprised me. He finally goes to London and starts Selfridge's department store. The store still stands today, though not knowing about this man, I have always gone to Harrod's. Next time I am in England will have to make a stop there. Let me begin by saying I love watching PBS' Mr. Selfridge. Which lead me to to book. This was such a good read about someone who had nothing and became who he was. And to think you can still shop at Selfridges today in London. The book was about HG Selfridge but also about that time and what was going on in the world and how all that effected not only the way people shopped but also what they shopped for.
A great book for anyone who wants to know the history behind the PBS series.
—keshiaread
Loved this book ! The tv drama containing only a grain of truth!
—KATE
I got bored and didn't finish it.
—CerysThomas
Found it dragged in places.
—Windmourning
