Author: Chris Gardner
Pages: 5 discs
Genre: Autobiography
Grade: B
Synopsis: Chris Gardner is an African-American from Milwaukee trying to break out of the shell that he was born into. His mother was an ex-convict and his father had violent tendencies. Gardner enlists in the Navy to get away from home, but before too many years pass, he finds himself homeless in San Francisco with a young child to care for.
My Review: The book is inspiring when Chris details the struggles that he went through to reach his lofty goals and break-through the racial barriers. He had complete confidence in his ability to reach his dreams if he worked hard and continually proved that he was ready and able to work.
Disclaimer: There is quite a bit of street-language and street situations that would not be suitable for children.
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