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"The inspirational story of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin--born Black and raised Jewish--and the vital lessons he learned to help him overcome life's daunting obstacles"--
No one expected Reffkin to grow up to become one of the youngest-ever White House fellows, create multiple nonprofits, and found a multibillion-dollar company. Raised by an Israeli immigrant single mother, disowned by his maternal grandparents for being Black, and abandoned by his...
3) Steve Jobs
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 40
Language
English
Description
Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years, as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues, the author has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet...
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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"The cofounder of BET and first African American woman billionaire shares her deeply personal journey through love and loss, tragedy and triumph--an inspiring story of overcoming toxic influences, discovering her true self, and at last finding happiness in her work and life. From humble beginnings as a schoolgirl and young violinist in Maywood, Illinois, Sheila Johnson rose to become one of the most accomplished businesswomen in America. A cofounder...
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