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Book Reviews of The Pursuit of Happyness
Book Review: An amazing story
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the book after seeing the movie. I am amazed that this man overcame all of the challenges thrown at him to do what he did with his life. It's a true testament to living the American dream. There would be no welfare assistance in the U.S. if everyone was like Chris Gardner. There would be no drug abuse or crime in the U.S. if people approached life as he did and still does to this day. An amazing story.Book Review: The American Dream
Summary: 5 Stars
The American Dream is truly realized in this true story of a down-and-out man who became one of the most successful stockbrokers on Wall Street.
Book Review: Great Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
A very nice read. inspirational motivational very touching experience some people would never think that someone actually have gone through this much of pain and hurt specially with a child to take care of.Book Review: The Pursuit of Happyness Book Review
Summary: 5 Stars
Lauren 4/31/07
The Pursuit of Happyness, By,Chris Gardner, ISBN-13:978-0-06-074487-8
ISBN-10:0-06-074487-1
What are the odds of a person who is desperate,pennyless,and, nearly homeless become to be a person who turned out to be a husband, father, and multimillion-dollar stockbroker? All he had to do was to listen to his heart and he pursued his dream. Would you imagine the world today if not everyone but majority of them would pursue their happiness as Chris Garnder did?
Chris Gardner was a man with many goals in life. But when he was little he had very little. Chris lived with his mom, three sisters, and stepdad in a cramped, worn-down, and rumpled apartment in San Francisco. Throughout his elementary and highschool years he has been abused by his stepdad, Freddy. Chris and his mom would always catch Freddy coming home drunk. Chris would always witness them verbally arguing and continously cursing at eachother back and forth. Right there I knew that Chris didn't deserve all of this. Finally, after his highschool years Chris left and went to serve for the Navy. He travelled around the world, meet new people who became his friends or enemies. Chris soon realized that joining the Navy didn't seem to make him happy. He knew that there was another path for him to pursue. That path lead him somewhere. It led him to meet the woman of his dreams. Chris was going to become a father. But after years of struggle for saving money he had to live on the street with his son, while his wife moved on.
Chris made a vow that no matter what happened in his life, he would be a committed father to his baby boy. After many challenges of living on the streets he continued his pursuit of happiness. One day on Wall Street Chris' life will soon change. He found a career that would make him happy, a stockbroker. Making millions of money a year. Chris and his son will no longer have to stay on the street because they can afford to buy a house. But being a stockbroker takes a lot of hard work. Chris has to commit everything he has in order to be chosen to the stockbroker of Dean Witters out of 30 people. Will Chris Gardner get the job and pursue his dream? You must read The Pursuit of Happyness to find out.
The Pursuit of Happyness is a nonfiction and biography. This book was phenomenal. It was an incredible and inspirational book to read. It showed me to never did up hope and always follow your dreams no matter how difficult it will be to achieve it. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who needs inspiration and to guide them to find their true self. This book was definitely a page-turner because it was so detailed and when you start reading it you can't stop turning the page. The plot was unbelievable because the way Freddy treated Chris was wrong. Chris and his family must of endured a lot of miserable pain throught those years.
Book Review: Great book: Don't personalize it. Learn from it.
Summary: 5 Stars
I was one of those who saw the movie and then picked up the book.
Surprisingly the book is not like the movie, not in all of the details. I'd say the movie is more of a condensed version of events that capture the "spirit" of Chris Gardner's life and success. For that, I can honestly say I can still watch the movie, which I loved, and not feel one is better or worse - very few book-movies can do that.
I wanted to mention that I couldn't help finding similarities between this book and "Gifted Hands," by Dr. Ben Carson (a recommended book with similar tones). Whereas Ben Carson's book is mostly filled with "goodness" and success at becoming a renowned neurosurgeon, Chris's book just lays it out there - barebones, good and bad - finding humor in events that would otherwise destroy people. In fact, I took more away from seeing him as a fallible human being, dealing with real life issues, trying to succeed with all the mistakes people make and regret, than knowing he goes on to run a multi-million dollar company!
I know some people have mentioned they don't like his bragging and sexual exploits - sure. Just keep in mind, this is a book about someone else's life, and perhaps you don't like the person, or agree with all of their choices, but it's THEIR life and it's how they view the world.
He's done well for himself, his family, and for other people. Don't personalize it. Learn from it.