Start Where You Are

Written by Chris Gardner and Mim E. Rivas

Narrated by Andre Blake

“Gardner is encouraging us all to start where we are and dare to make our lives bigger and stronger, more satisfactory, and better. Chris Gardner is a knockout!”

—Maya Angelou

 

 Chris Gardner’s astonishing memoir—the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, The Pursuit of Happyness, which inspired the film of the same name starring Will Smith—served as a shining beacon of hope for countless people. In Start Where You Are, “a book that teaches you how to transform the impossible into the possible” (Sidney Poitier), Gardner offers indispensible life lessons in getting from where you are to where you want to be.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: May 12, 2009
• ISBN: 9780061901829

Chris Gardner

Chris Gardner is the Chief Executive of Gardner Rich & Company, a multimillion-dollar brokerage with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. An avid philanthropist and motivational speaker, Gardner is committed to many organizations—particularly those related to education—and was recently the recipient of the “Father of the Year Award” from the National Fatherhood Initiative. A Milwaukee native, Gardner has two children and resides in Chicago and New York.

Reviews for Start Where You Are

[CarlyRodriguez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love this book great information it comes from the heart simple very powerful

[Yohannes Tesfay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thanks so much ,Chris for the great wisdom you have teached with us:)

[ds198912 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Enriching n enlightening lessons!!

[jpsnow · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Gardner's sequel to The Pursuit of Happyness is less biography and more a collection of top life lessons and best practices. They are all relevant and, to varying degrees, inspiring. Personally, I found it hard to take in so many concepts - 44 of them. It may read better as a daily motivational. Regardless, the lessons are useful, and I always respect a writer who has learned them directly rather than only sharing the life experience of others (even if one of my favorite concepts in the book is to borrow from the examples of the resourceful people around you). Another highlight is his advice about creating a personal balance sheet, inclusive of the intangible skills and relationships.

[nina_n-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Hmmmm, not bad but could have been alot better . . .For me, it wasn't one of those can't put down reads. That's for sure! I was looking to acquire a bit more in the writing material - from this particular author. Guess, that's what happens when one achieve its stardom from the start - of their authorship. However, if your expections are not mine, consider reading the book. Its material was designed to be one of those self-help models. Personally, I've read better ones; and they did keep my interest throughout.