Forbes Great Success Stories: Twelve Tales of Victory Wrested from Defeat
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Forbes Great Success Stories: Twelve Tales of Victory Wrested from Defeat

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  • EAN: 9780471383598
  • Manufacturer: Wiley

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  • Success is even sweeter the second time around

    In this inspiring book you will meet twelve extraordinary people-from a software tycoon to the founder of a toy empire-who soared to the top of the business world only to plummet like Icarus from the heights-at which point their real stories, excitingly told in this book, begin. What follows in each case is a remarkable, true tale of despair overcome, confidence reborn, goals redefined, determination rediscovered, and success reclaimed!

    Never deterred by minor setbacks, disappointments, or missed opportunities, these business giants faced utter ruin in a bewildering variety of forms, from personal bankruptcy and business failure to devastating illness, natural disaster, and even criminal indictment and incarceration. Yet, each of these modern-day heroes, though forever changed, scarred, and humbled by tragedy, discovered an unfathomable reserve of strength and dedication and rose again.

    Prepare to redefine your notion of what it means to overcome any obstacle in your path to success. Prepare to meet twelve men and women-including Donald Trump, Larry Ellison, and Emma Chapell-who will awe you with their courage, inspire you with their vision, and help you find the strength and passion to make your own dreams come true, again and again.

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  • Summary: Okay but there is better
  • Comment: I had already read a couple of books where people had gone through really bad circumstances and turned their bad times into really good ones such as AUSSIE JOHN where he had built a business up only to lose it and ended up living in a motel - and I don't mean the HYATT - rebuilt it and bounced back far better than before.
    This book certainly wasn't about people who had wrested victory from defeat, true they had some bad luck but were no where near the bottom of the barrel I don't think any of them even dropped to middle class - better reading would be AUSSIE JOHN or PUSHING THE LIMITS
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  • Summary: A Great Gift Book
  • Comment: I gave this book to my father for his birthday--but it was one I had to peek at before I wrapped it. I ended up reading the whole thing. A quick read that inspired me-- it is great to know that successful people have had obstacles to overcome and the rise to the top is not an easy one. I found this a great gift to give to anyone who works in the business profession.
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  • Summary: Great book, great format, inspiring down-to-earth examples
  • Comment: I enjoyed the 12 short stories in this book, each one highlighting a businessperson overcoming amazing challenges to become successful (or, if they were already successful when crisis hit, what they did to remain that way). The wide range of professionals presented also shows that the determination and vision of one person can truly make all the difference (albeit sometimes painfully) irrespective of service or industry.

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