Memoirs and Biographies We Love discussion

The story of Scottish entrepreneur and secret philanthropist, Andrew Ewing, who made his fortune only to quietly give it all away in his desire to die a poor man. A secret giver all his life, he would not charge for aggs laid on a Sunday, giving away five million a year. During the depression years of the early 1930s, many a person would also find a small packet slipped into their pocket, containing half a pound of butter or some rashers of bacon.

Towards the end of his life, his housekeeper was heard to remark: “Mr Ewing just loves to give things away. It is almost the last pleasure that is left to him now.” http://www.buttercupdairycompany.co.uk/