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The book is a biography of Reginald Lewis, a lawyer and businessman who became the first Black man in American history to acquire a billion-dollar international company. The book is based on his unfinished autobiography and interviews with his family, friends and colleagues. This book tells the story of Lewis' childhood in Baltimore, his education at Harvard Law School, his career as a corporate lawyer and deal-maker, and his philanthropic activities. The book also reveals his personality, values, challenges and achievements as an Black American entrepreneur in a predominantly white business world. At the time of Lewis' death in 1993, his personal fortune was estimated at $400 million. This is an inspiring and informative account of a remarkable man who asked himself "Why should white guys have all the fun?"

Wes Hall spent his early childhood in a zinc-roofed shack, one of several children supported by his grandmother. That was paradise compared to the two years he lived with his verbally abusive and violent mother; at thirteen, his mother threw him out, and he had to live by his wits for the next three years. At sixteen, Wes came to Canada, sponsored by a father he'd only seen a few times as a child, and by the time he was eighteen, he was out of his father's house, once more on his own. Yet Wes Hall went on to become a major entrepreneur, business leader, philanthropist, and change-maker, working his way up from a humble position in a law firm mailroom by way of his intelligence, his curiosity, and his ability to see opportunities that other people don't.

Growing up in the segregated South in a family of 11 children and nurtured by a loving mother and father, Janice Bryant Howroyd faced racism and sexism in addition to the challenges faced by every new business owner. None of that stopped her from becoming the first black woman to own a billion-dollar business.

In his own words, Kobe Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They’ll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.

In Can't Hurt Me, David Goggins shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential.