Synopses & Reviews
“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 Gardners 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.
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“Gardner offers practical advice and pragmatic suggestions for tackling lifes problems. . . In 44 ‘tell-it-like-it-is chapters. . .Gardner provides a blueprint for navigating tumultuous times.” Ebony
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“A book that teaches you how to transform the impossible into the possible.” Sidney Poitier
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“This smart and well-written guide includes excellent suggestions for both everyday life and work, with the last sentence summing up Gardners message: “Accepting responsibility is accepting that your dreams really can come true.” The result is hopeful and uplifting. Library Journal
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“Start Where You Are is a must-have, must-read guide to pursuing happiness in changing times. Its not just about surviving as an individual or business in the current economic environment, but about thriving -- personally, collectively, and globally.” Quincy Jones
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“Start Where You Are represents the next phase in Gardners career, offering hope and sound advice in this tough economic climate. . . .Transformative and inspirational.” BookPage
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“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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Ever since the story of Gardner's transformation from homeless, single father to millionaire became known the world over, he has been inundated with the question, How did you do it? Gardner's reply is this inspirational manual to help readers achieve their goals.
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"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.
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Ever since the story of his transformation from homeless, single and struggling father to millionaire became known the world over, Chris Gardner-whose life story both inspired the movie The Pursuit of Happyness-has been inundated with two questions: "How did you do it?" and "How can I do it too?" In Start Were You Are Gardner avoids any tilt toward magical thinking by staying with real issues and solutions impacting individuals in all walks of life. It abounds with life lessons that offer hope and provide a road map for starting anew. This is also the book for anyone ready to launch a personal, professional undertaking, or break generational cycles that harm individual potential.
"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
--Sidney Poitier
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Since Chris Gardner's remarkable transformation from homeless single father to millionaire—chronicled in his number one
New York Times bestseller
The Pursuit of Happyness, which inspired the movie of the same name—he has been inundated with two questions: "How did you do it?" and "How can I do it too?"
Start Where You Are is Gardner's power-packed reply. Focusing on real issues that impact individuals in all walks of life, he provides a road map for success.
If you've had the rug pulled out from under you, are dealing with the loss of a home or a job, a health or financial crisis, or simply can't find the motivation to pursue new challenges, these forty-four clear, cogent, and accessible life lessons are invaluable. In Start Where You Are, Chris Gardner shows us how to tap into the infinite resources we already have on hand to move in the only direction—forward!
About the Author
Chris Gardner is the chief executive officer of Gardner Rich & Company, a multimillion-dollar brokerage with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. An avid philanthropist and motivational speaker, Gardner is a recipient of the Father of the Year Award from the National Fatherhood Initiative. He has two children and resides in Chicago and New York.
Mim Eichler Rivas is the author of the acclaimed Beautiful Jim Key, as well as the coauthor of more than eighteen books, including The Pursuit of Happyness and Finding Fish with Antwone Fisher.