The author of the "New York Times "bestselling memoir "The Pursuit of Happyness," the inspiration for the movie of the same name, returns with a timely, inspirational self-help book that hopes to provide direction in a time of great uncertainty. As a departure from standard self-help tomes that promise overnight riches and exclusive secrets for success, Chris Gardner avoids any tilt toward magical thinking by staying with real issues and solutions impacting individuals in all walks of life. If you've had the rug pulled out ...
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The author of the "New York Times "bestselling memoir "The Pursuit of Happyness," the inspiration for the movie of the same name, returns with a timely, inspirational self-help book that hopes to provide direction in a time of great uncertainty. As a departure from standard self-help tomes that promise overnight riches and exclusive secrets for success, Chris Gardner avoids any tilt toward magical thinking by staying with real issues and solutions impacting individuals in all walks of life. If you've had the rug pulled out from under you, have been dealing with the loss of a job or home, have had a health or financial crisis, or simply can't find the motivation to pursue new challenges, Start Where You Are abounds with lessons that offer hope and provides a road map for beginning anew.
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mr gardner's story, while facinating and inspiring, relies too much, in my opinion, on his status as a minority.
Casie
Dec 4, 2009
Disappointing and Deceptive!
This book promotes "New Age" spirituality while masquerading as a motivational self-help book. It is subtly misleading in the spiritual realm while having some good common sense information. Chris Gardner weaves inspiring stories and practical "advice" in an interesting format however he laces it with the presumption that god is relative to what a person wants god to be, and not necessarily who God is.
