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Besides given today's culture all what Mr. First the editorial remarks--I haven't seen the movie, so this review is not prejudiced by that. In any event, I can certainly see the point many have made lamenting Mr. Gardner tells us it is completely possible.
America would be a better place. Mr. We could all benefit by going after the things God gave us talent to achieve. Gardner is who he is, and he is a go-getter.
As a Christian like Mr.Gardner, obviously one might hope to hear more of repentance and reconciliation--and more importantly of humility--especially in regard to the beautiful gift God bestows to mankind within the grace of a good and healthy sexual philosophy.That being said, as an author myself, in this case I can overlook his subjective idiosyncratic need to perhaps vent if not brag a little, even when it isn't objectively advisable or righteous to do so, because after having been forcibly sodomized by a homosexual predator in his youth, Mr. I think Mr. I Will (pun intended)see it, I am sure. Gardner writes about it amounts to little more than lawyers call "obiter dictum" anyhow.
I've read far worse than his words and have heard far more bragging from way less credentialed. Gardner's written confessions of his youthful petty crimes and his occassional adulterous, but more often simple, mutually satisfying, fornicative conquests of beautiful soul sisters. Gardner's words are at least forgivable.
This book is also inspirational in showing how hard work and the willingness to learn can get one far in life. Gardner tells it all.the good, bad and ugly. "The Pursuit of Happyness" is a well written, honest autobiography. Mr.
after you listen to this, you realize that anything is possible and you definately gain perspective & no longer feel sorry for oneself. truly inspirational and ultimately uplifting. I was drawn in from the beginning-listening to the audiobook, i didn't want to get out of my car. a testiment to his persaverence, lack of self centeredness, determination, and optimism in spite of his situation. also, as an audiobook-the narration was spot on. I would highly recommend this story to anyone-it touched me and made me realize how lucky I am. This is an amazing & incredible story that chris gardner shares of his character & the stregnth of the human spirit.
If you don't know the answer, read this book, it'll not only give you an answer, but much much more. Abandoned as a baby by your dad, Abused as a child by your step-father, Raped as a teen by a street stranger, Jailed for failing to pay parking tickets and ousted from your home, Homeless, with no deposit, no guarantee of food, nothing to cling to but yourself and your toddler son, If you were also categorized as above-mentioned, do you think you would have the slimmest chance of success.
Too many vulgar words for my preference, but they were in context with the story. A fascinating tale of the American dream realized. One of the few that I couldn't put down until I had finished it.
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