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Soon to be a major film starring Will Smith, this is the inspiring rags-to-riches story of the charismatic Chris Gardner, a once homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and then went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street.…
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2 authors picked The Pursuit of Happyness as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a motivational and inspiring story.
It shows that anybody can overcome difficulties with effort and perseverance. This is reminiscent of my journey to freedom. I narrated a part of my life when I lost my life and lived in very difficult situations. I always have a motto in my life: I can do it!
This is the story of a person who decided never to despair and give up in any circumstances. I overcame all the hardships and eventually became a scientist in the United States. It shows that the human spirit cannot be conquered and that anyone…
From Seyed's list on autobiography and memoir books that everyone should read in their lifetime.
I really enjoyed this book. I felt like I was following along with Chris as he struggled in his life. What he went through played out in my mind's eye. I could see it all. I was really taken by his personal journey, and I related to him as I went through similar struggles of my own. The rise to success made the journey even more enjoyable.
From Eder's list on motivation through the power of the human spirit.
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