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Succeeding Against the Odds: The Autobiography of a Great Businessman
One of America’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, John H. Johnson rose from the welfare rolls of the Depression to become the most successful Black businessman in American history; the founder of
Ebony
,
Jet
, and
EM
magazines; and a member of the
Forbes 400
. Like the man himself,this autobiographyis brash, inspirational, and truly unforgettable.
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Paperback
,
384 pages
Published
October 1st 1992
by Johnson Publishing Company, Inc.
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Succeeding Against The Odds: The Autobiography of a successful Business Man was a great read on the life John H. Johnson. As a aspiring entrepreneur, I found John H. Johnson's story which started from humble beginnings to present day success insightful. The early 20th century was a difficult time for African Americans with Jim Crow and discrimination laws, however with the odds against John H. Johnson he started with a $500 loan and turned it to a profitable multi-million dollar publishing compa
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What a read? Captivating as well as edifying: John H Johnson takes you on a ride from being a boy in the deep south to dinning at the table of presidents. The most rewarding thing about the book are the life lessons you learn about overcoming the odds stacked against you.
Excellent read. He probably could’ve made millions more solely as a business guru on the lecture circuit.
Read this about 20 years ago I still pick it up and skim a chapter or two, great lessons and ideas.
Inspiring. Spoiler alert: By "odds", he means "mad racism".
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