Start Where You Are

Life Lessons in Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

by Chris Gardner, Mim E. Rivas

On Sale: 04/20/2010

Start Where You Are

Life Lessons in Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

by Chris Gardner, Mim E. Rivas

On Sale: 04/20/2010

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About the Book

“Gardner is encouraging us all to start where we are and dare to make our lives bigger and stronger, more satisfactory, and better. Chris Gardner is a knockout!”

—Maya Angelou

 

 Chris Gardner’s astonishing memoir—the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, The Pursuit of Happyness, which inspired the film of the same name starring Will Smith—served as a shining beacon of hope for countless people. In Start Where You Are, “a book that teaches you how to transform the impossible into the possible” (Sidney Poitier), Gardner offers indispensible life lessons in getting from where you are to where you want to be.

Critical Praise

“Gardner offers practical advice and pragmatic suggestions for tackling life’s problems. . . In 44 ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ chapters. . .Gardner provides a blueprint for navigating tumultuous times.” — Ebony

“This smart and well-written guide includes excellent suggestions for both everyday life and work, with the last sentence summing up Gardner’s message: “Accepting responsibility is accepting that your dreams really can come true.” The result is hopeful and uplifting. — Library Journal

“Start Where You Are represents the next phase in Gardner’s career, offering hope and sound advice in this tough economic climate. . . .Transformative and inspirational.” — BookPage

“A book that teaches you how to transform the impossible into the possible.” — Sidney Poitier

“Start Where You Are is a must-have, must-read guide to pursuing happiness in changing times. It’s not just about surviving as an individual or business in the current economic environment, but about thriving -- personally, collectively, and globally.” — Quincy Jones

“With . . . Start Where You Are, he is encouraging us all to start where we are and dare to make our lives bigger and stronger, more satisfactory, and better. Chris Gardner is a knock out!” — Maya Angelou

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780061537127
  • ISBN 10: 0061537128
  • Imprint: Amistad
  • On Sale: 04/20/2010
  • Pages: 336
  • List Price:19.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational
  • BISAC2 : SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness
  • BISAC3 : SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success
  • BISAC4 : SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General

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