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Finally! An enjoyable and informative guide to how to build a satisfying, well-paying, career as a celebrity assistant. Be the Ultimate Assistant will inspire both the experienced celebrity assistant and one who is first entering the field. Bonnie's dishy, insider stories about the celebrity world make important points that demonstrate how readers can achieve their fullest potential. In her warm, encouraging tone, Bonnie explores how to interview (resume samples included), negotiate a salary, perform on the job, communicate with an employer, build a professional network, take on new challenges, set limits -- in short, how to create a working environment of all-around respect and efficiency. Bonnie began her career with no professional connections, yet became a leader in her field through hard work and great insight. Luckily for us, she is sharing the secrets of how she achieved her success, and helping others to achieve the dream.

The title of this book says it all -- and delivers! I have been a personal assistant for over eighteen years, I picked up this book out of curiosity and to see how accurate it would be. It couldn't have been more on the money than if I had written it myself! In fact, I now refer people to it when they ask me how they can become a personal assistant. This is a must-read for anyone thinking about going into the profession. I recommend it highly. Worth its weight in gold.

Bonnie gives wonderful insight into the role of a lifestyle manager for a high profiled individual. She dispells the media and common myths associated with this profession. Bonnie has a way of stating it like it is and this book will either energize you to pursue this career or it will help you decide that this career is not for you. I highly recommend it.

This is a terrific book filled with informative information for the aspiring Celebrity Assistant. This is a very well written, helpful, frank and humorous guide to pursuing a career as a Celebrity Assistant. This book covers the hard facts of the professional business side of the Entertainment Industry along with lots of guidance and encouragement. Bonnie generously shares her experiences of being an assistant. This book is invaluable reading for anyone thinking about becoming a Celebrity Assistant as it provides an excellent insight into that career. I have learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed reading it!

Reading Bonnie's book was fun. It's written with warmth and humor, so that reading it on a Saturday afternoon felt like hanging out with a girlfriend. But it offers more than simply an enjoyable read. Its balanced perspective and practical tips were exactly what I needed to remember that it's possible to perform a consuming job without being consumed.
I plan to check Bonnie's schedule regularly and hope to catch her in person on of these days. And when I do, the first thing I'll ask her is, "Hey, girlfriend--when's the sequel coming out?"

I truly enjoyed reading Dr. Younkins' Capitalism and Commerce. It shed new and insightful light on many topics that I have been previously taught. Not until I read this book did I come to understand the extent to which I was indoctrinated with such a one-sided view in previous years. Since reading the book, I have begun to view topics such as taxation, antitrust law, public education, and the philosophy of natural law in a new way. I found Dr. Younkins' book very easy to read and understand. I have used it as a reference for other classes and papers I have written and intend to do so throughout the remainder my undergraduate years and hopefully into law school.

Capitalism and Commerce offers an insightful, straight forward, and clear description of how a capitalist society should function. From Labor Unions to taxation, Younkins provides an economic and philosophic perspective on a wide range of topics that allows the reader to learn from real examples. While addressing tough issues, the book itself is easy to read and perfect for anyone trying to understand and explore economic principles.

Want a clear and concise look at the way America should be? Look no further. Capitalism and Commerce has just what you are looking for, its topics range from the Hegelian Dialectic, to Taxation, from Public schools, to Role of a Limited Government. Business is life, and Younkins delivers. Buy a copy for every child you know, because this book will lead to the betterment of our country. Pick up your copy today! Do it for America!

Dr. Younkins exposes to the world the truth behind the current United States entitlement system. The easy to read chapters discuss each aspect of a capitilistic system in its purest form. Each chapter builds on each other allowing the reader to discover the mirage of free enterprise in this country.
This is a very good book and Ed has been able to lubricate the previously dry subject of economics. Any person who believes that Americans live under a free enterprise system should read this book. If you believe that you are entitled to some economic aid from the "Government," read this book.

The problem nowadays with discourse on political and economic issues is that there is much confusion over the definition of terms. Two groups demand rights but they're in conflict because one group wants welfare rights while the other wants liberty rights. Whose claim for rights is legitimate? Well, that all depends on what is the definition of a right.

Younkins' wonderful contribution with this work is not only to demonstrate that words like `rights', `justice', and `dignity' have specific meanings, but from the view point that man prefers freedom over slavery, he eloquently lays out the ontological framework of a free society.

Today many would argue that there's a natural tension between `rights' and `justice' with a tendency for one to happen at the expense of the other. That is not true, according to Younkins. He argues that when these terms are properly understood within the context a free society, they not only fulfill their roles unfettered, they work symbiotically towards producing a happy society.

Younkins covers much in his work and in the process he clears the fog by defining the role of the law, government, corporations, education, etc. within a free society. Younkins book is so systematic, consistent and thorough that it can be used as a litmus test to measure the degree of freedom within a particular society.

My only criticism of this work (and it is very minor) is that though his intended audience are lay persons in philosophy, economics and political science, Younkins' language does get a bit recondite at times. But overall this is thoughtful and brilliant work from a fine scholar. Every person who cares and thinks about sustaining a free society must have this work included in their library.

It works. You just need to know how to formulate and elaborate on what you've done on jobs. The examples and templates are helpful. The book is easy to navigate. You'll learn creating your Fed resume and KSAs is like writing a school paper - you have to research and connect your main points. Federal Resume Guidebook Strategies definitely helps you in doing so. I highly recommend it!

Consider the "Federal Resume Guidebook, Fourth Edition," as the bible for serious federal job seekers. A few months ago I attended a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) class before I retired from the Air Force. The TAP instructor lightly covered federal resumes, KSA's, etc., I was totally confused. Family, friends, and former co-workers all provided me with advice on how a federal resume should be written, formatted, and distributed. After several misses on the job market I decided to purchase this book. HALLELUJAH ! This book will take you step-by-step on the federal resume process with some excellent federal resume samples you can use on your quest for a career with government agencies. I also decided to invest in the Entry-Level and Mid-Level Assessment Service offered by the authors company, The Resume Place. If your are serious about your federal job search I strongly suggest you purchase this service. You will not be disappointed. One last item, the author Ms. Kathryn Troutman personally provided me with the assessment and offered some great suggestions I had overlooked when I created my resume. WoW, what great customer service. This book certainly deserves a "Five Stars" plus rating. I'm certain I will catch the attention of the federal agencies where I want to work.

If you want to work for Uncle then you must have this book. After toiling for over a year trying to work for Uncle and getting nowhere, I bought this book. I spent a day revamping my resume as it describes and have been knee deep in responses ever since. If you want your resume to be in the right format to get you in the door then buy this book. If you want to continue hawking on the street or playing a fiddle for change then by all means do not buy this book.

I purchased this book after numerous failed attempts at being considered for various govt positions.
Literally after giving my resume a govt makeover with the suggestions from the book I've been considered for a total of four positions since purchasing the book last month.
I consider this a huge success only because I at least know my responses to the KSA questions are strong,
I highly recommed this book - definetly worth it!

I purchased this book based on the numerous reviews exclaiming its excellence. As a first note, the photo representation showing a CD that provides actual examples of resumes and KSAs is highly deceiving. There is no CD with this book. On the final page of the book, you will find directions on how to buy this for an additional fee at the authors website. No doubt the author has experience and expertise in the convuluted federal application process. From biographical information that is available it appears that she was a key player in creating it and then she went on to build a business that capitalizes off of the confusion created in the process. The inforation in this book is good and reliable; however, the same information is available for free on the internet from a variety of sources. I was sadly disappointed with this book and the other Troutman book Military to Federal Career Guide that I also purchased. The CD is included with the second book mentioned. I has 52 files in total; but, these provide very few examples because the same resume is repeatedly used to show examples of different resume builder formats (e.g paper resume, USA Jobs resume, and Resumix)and each example is given in a word document format and PDF so immediately the number of eamples is decreased from 52 to 26. As such, the CD amounts to 13 resume examples and one that provides separate KSAs. The best value that comes from this book is a profitable marketing tool for the author's website and other, quite pricey writing and coaching services. Before buying this book, I would recommend that you check with your local library or bookstore to see if they have a copy so you can review the content and decide how useful it might be in relation to your knowledge of the federal job market.

Gill exposes the real facts about how you lose with most mortgages! With a mortgage and home being most people's biggest investment and asset, you need to have all the facts and options. Instead of being a prisoner to the "bank" take control of your life and finances, save thousands in interest costs and build wealth faster. Gill has done a great job of laying out the facts, the steps and the challenges so you can be in control. If you own a home, are buying a home or want more control of your life, get this book today!

Harlan Goerger, H. Goerger & Associates, Author "The Selling Gap"

This book mostly explains how to reduce your mortgage payments, but since I only have car payments for now, I applied the concept to that instead. After doing the math - I'm now able to pay my loan off in 10 months instead of 3 years, and I'll be saving over $9,700!!!!

This book is worth WAY more than $25.00, it's saved me thousands...

I learned about this in January 2007. I started using the concepts and the software in February 2008. I've paid all my revolving credit off and have started reducing the principal on my primary mortgage. I'm so grateful for what this has done for me that I've started holding free, no catch, no strings, no solicitation seminars to teach people the concept. This concept does two things: 1. helps you come to terms with your household cash flow 2. takes that knowledge and teaches you how to pay off all your debts (credit cards, loans and mortgage). The concept is based on math. It will cost you nearly nothing to try, you'll get immediate results, and if you don't like it you can stop and you will have lost nothing - not even the cost of the book or software because if you try the system just once - you will have saved so much in interest it will have more than paid for all costs! Can you tell I love this book?

If you are a homeowner or thinking of becoming a homeowner, you simply must read this book. The concepts introduced in this book go against what we've all been traditionally taught about repaying our mortgages. It can also help you pay your mortgage off in record time. It's a quick and easy read and can potentially save you thousands of dollars in interest and give you years of mortgage free living.

A great concept but the book doesn't show you step-by-step how to implement it; Instead it just encourages you to purchase the authors subscription-based software. My wife and I have implemented these ideas and found them highly effective. However, they are also highly risky concepts if you don't have total control over your budget. Otherwise you could end up in even more debt than you began with.

This book makes an especially great gift for teachers, but anyone will appreciate this hilarious window into one teacher's life.

Learn Me Good
Learn Me Good is a hilarious story about what teachers deal with everyday. Being a teacher myself, I can relate to this book. You never know what your kids will do or say. Sometimes they make you laugh and sometimes they make you want to pull your hair out and cry. John Pearson took his first-year experiences and compiled them into a book I could not put down! The story makes you sad that the school year comes to an end.

The story is about Jack Woodson who has been laid-off from his engineering job and decides to become a teacher. He sends e-mails to his friend about what the kids have done in his class. Be sure to pay close attention to how he signs his name after the e-mails. This was one of my favorite parts of the book! I really enjoyed this fast-paced story. All of my teacher friends are getting a copy of this book for Christmas because I know they will love it as much as I did.

If you have a colleague who's just starting out, this book is a great way to break the tension that's sure to fill a first year of teaching. John Pearson does a wonderful job of taking us through the ups and downs! Very fun read.

I enjoyed Learn Me Good immensely. It was a quick and clever read that often had me laughing out loud. I was also impressed by the amiable disposition, wry sense of humor, and mad teaching skills of Jack Woodson (whoever you are).

What a fantastic and funny look at what it's like to teach these days. John really captures the humor and the heartache that comes with teaching these days. This is a good book for anyone who teaches or has kids...and better yet, for any politician hoping to make laws about education! I think a day or two with Lucifer might make them reevaluate things!

I would love to review this book for you. However, I have still not received it even though I have been charged for it! Can you please help me either get my book or get a credit to my credit card? Thank you!

As a university instructor and entrepreneur, I wholeheartedly recommend this book. The one page strategic plan is brilliant and very doable by anyone in just a few hours time. Simple and straightforward - that's what this book teaches and that's what you should do to succeed....so Read this one for sure.

I must say that the simpler management frameworks are the ones that stick with me. This book puts forth a few key management principles that are helpful for most companies.

This is by far the best business book I have ever read, and I have read many. This book is full of "roll up your sleeves" "get er done" practical tools and techniques. All referenced forms are available on Harnishe's website as well. The book is so readable, succinct and full of "Well Duh!" techniques and procedures that I found myself amazed that these basic techniques are not being used in more businesses.

This could be the only "how to" manual any consultant would ever need to initiate transformational changes within client organizations.

Bring organization to your organization. Hold people accountable for their work. These are some of the biggest problems I hear over and over from entrepreneurs who have emerged from the start-up phase and are trying to grow their business into a profitable machine. This book is an easy read and gives you all the tools you need. A must have for anyone looking to take their business beyond their garages.

Gill has hit it out of the park when it comes to business lessons in a readible format. This book is great!

I read the review written by the CEO who gave this book to his top clients. Then I ordered the book and understood why. Any business person will receive great "take home" value from Gill's book. I have ordered copies for my top clients (about 100) and asked that Gill personalize them. To my surprise he agreeded. Now I see why he was able to grow a great company and I look forward to putting his lessons in practice in my company as well. This one is so filled with great, yet simple to implement, business ideas that it is hard to believe. My word to Gill - write another one fast!

At the time I read read this book I was facing a serious challenge in my business. Chapter 8 on "Financial Reports" helped me see things from a very clear perspective. That one chapter probable saved our company a minimum of $500,000 simply because after reading it I faced reality and decided to act.

A CEO from Philadelphia, PA

I thoroughly enjoyed Ben's book, "Random Thoughts..." Anyone in management would do well to read this book. Through humor, he makes excellent points for anyone in the role of leadership. Good reading for leaders.

As VP of Marketing for my firm I am always on the lookout for quality tools to improve both myself and my staff. Gill's "Random Thoughts..." is a treasure of humorous anecdotes and sage wisdom. Ben's transparency is extraordinary for someone in his position. We all benefit from his honest approach to leadership.It is one book that will be in my staffs' and company leadership's stocking this year!

This book was very engaging. It gave a great feel for the rewards and challenges of the entrepreneurial lifestyle. It also provided useful practical information on such things as billing.

During my 2002 summer quest to relax and spend more time with family, I've rediscovered my passion for reading. (Real books. Made of paper. No LCD screen attached. What a novel idea...)

Spare Room Tycoon was one of the first books I picked up.

Simply put, I just can't say enough great things about this book.

While many people praise similar books on the subject of entrepreneurial independence, Spare Room Tycoon is by far a more thoughtful, honest, true-to-yourself account of what it is to be a solo entrepreneur or to run a MicroEnterprise.

If you're a Free Agent or have entrepreneurial aspirations of any kind, you *have* to read this book.

Excellent book! I could not put it down. I read the whole thing - not because I had the time - but because it was so darn interesting and true that I could not stop reading. Not only is James Chan a great speaker, (I heard him at a breakfast meeting), he is a great writer too. My story is so similar to those of the "tycoons" in this book it's eerie. The 70 lessons are right on target, and I have made copies of them and put them by my desk.

Having been self employed for about 10 years, I felt that James Chan accurately depicted the highs and lows of self-empoyment - and working from your home.

While reading the first few chapters, I felt inspired and validated. There are many books and inspirational speakers who romanticise and glorify "striking it on your own" to pursue the American Dream. Chan balances this notion with pragmatic examples of the challenges one experiences not only in the day to day routine of being self-employed, but also in the life-cycle of an independent professional. The array of examples that Chan cites through his subjects give interesting insight into how other independent professionals in different industries operate.

The book can scare away a person who is "dreaming" about being their own boss. Conversely, this book can inspire the person who has commitment and passion to follow their destiny. Chan challenges societal's pressure of thinking that one must be making "meg-bucks" to be considered "successful". Chan raises up those who dare to think differently from the commonly held definitions of "success".

Spare Room Tycoon is a refreshing book for the realist who needs just a gentle push to blaze their own trail towards personal fulfillment through entrepreneurship.

It should be mentioned up front that although the title leads you to believe that it's a book about working from your home, it's far more about being a "Tycoon" (a master of your own fate) than it is about working from a "Spare Room".

When I transitioned my career from freelance writer to publishing a newsletter, I prepared myself by reading a number of books that I considered appropriate to the subject. Spare Room Tycoon was the best of them. James Chan tackles some of the thorniest issues of self-employment, including self-confidence and realistic pricing of your services. I found the section on how to price your services extremely valuable.

The entire book is full of insights like this. James Chan's tone throughout the book is of having met an interesting new acquaintance and choosing the spend the weekend together getting to know one another.

After reading the book, you'll have a much more realistic view of how well you're likely to do as a "Spare Room Tycoon". I highly recommend this book.

Richard S. Levick and Larry Smith have delivered the definitive book, at least for now, on crisis communications and litigation PR. (Brief disclosure: I have met and chatted with both of them, but this review is, I hope, unaffected by any personal contacts.)

Levick and Smith don't hold back in describing some disastrous public relations gaffes by major companies, and they also give credit to corporations that understood how important the "court of public opinion" can be. These authors also know how to write: the book is free from marketing and PR jargon, and is easy and even fun to read. As a media relations professional and former reporter and editor, I have put this book on my desk next to my computer.

The authors also recognize the importance of blogs - both as tools that a company or law firm's opponents can use and as tools that are well suited to defense as well.

The recommended use of "message points," though hardly original with Levick and Smith, reaches a high plateau here. Their recommendations for pharmaceutical companies, antitrust defendants, even asbestos makers, are not merely plausible but convincing.

Sometimes a firm needs to stand tough and fight the battle in the media. Sometimes it needs to stand down. Levick and Smith help explain the difference.

This would be a five-star review except that the authors' constant use of brief stories -- in a different and jarring typeface -- as sidebars in the text is off-putting and even a bit amateurish. Sometimes, it's even hard to follow. The fact that they must put "continued" lines into their book ("See page 147") should have been a tip-off that the typography here is not ideal.

Still, this is a terrific book.

Don't buy this book for your PR department. Buy it for your attorneys.

Levick bridges the gap between the need for an organization to speak publicly during a crisis and its legal department's desire to keep the corporate yap locked tight. An attorney himself, Levick understands perception trumps fact, and that at crisis time the real battle won't happen in a court of law; it's already happening in the court of public opinion.

Filled with insights and strategies for short-circuiting a media assault from newspapers still in print to online bloggers, "Stop the Presses" is a must-read for those who think they know crisis communications.

Levick also explains the critical need for advance preparation, on-going media awareness and outside legal and communications counsel in a crisis, three steps lacking in too many organizations.

A clear winner.

Dennis Dean
The Dean Group

It's rare that a book can serve as an "insurance policy," but Stop The Presses comes as close as any I have read. Nobody relishes the idea of a crisis situation befalling them or their business--but crises do strike--and by definition, they are unexpected. If a company's management has read, or even browsed those neat little gray "So Don't Forget" boxes at the end of each chapter of Stop The Presses, it will have taken the first step on the road to preparedness.

Ricard Levick and Larry Smith make this sometimes frightening topic eminently readable, and fill the pages with useful, do's, don't and "don't forgets." Their experience is evident all through the book. No book is a substitute for the right advisers and advice, but this one covers many of the crises and legal/regulatory troubles with just enough explanation to start readers on the path to the right kind of actions.

As I stated at the start: it isn't quite an insurance policy, but for $30, it might just save your reputation or your company. And that's probably the best $30 you could spend. Buy it; read it; and hope you never need it. You'll sleep better at night.

After having devoured this book, I can highly recommend reading it.

It is easy to read and offers lots of very practical advice on how to master or even prevent crisis. Richard and Larry have apparently broad experience in helping troubled companies in times of difficulties; and they share their knowledge with a good portion of humor, many real world references and examples, and very helpful appendixes.

Their emphasis on "prevention" made it clear to me how important it is for nearly every company's "survival" to anticipate the potential for crisis and to set up early the required structures. I liked in particular the reminder - or wake up call for many of us - on how important it is to become part of the blog community.

This book should be bed side lecture for everybody who manages communication on behalf of any size and type of company, in particular outside counsel, members of legal and PR departments. It is a great 1x1 on crisis management but also offers lots of depth.

I immediately thought of British Airways' management who should have read this book before opening Heathrow's new terminal and entering into disaster. They would most probably be better off today!

Stop the Presses (2nd Ed.) is a reference book, but it can only be considered a primer for anyone needing to respond to crisis and litigation. I especially like appendix. Most readers will find them helpful.

This is one of the greatest books I have ever read. Next to the Bible it has had a positive effect on me and I share its positive message with everyone.

I speak to groups and this is on my suggested reading list.

A must read.

I am not one who writes or talks much but I have to share with those who I meet.

Think and Grow Rich continues to be a book I would suggest that everyone keep in their library and read at least once a year.

An excellent read for anyone who desired to have it all and wants to truly know how to go about accomplishing that very goal step by step.

Preparation is definitely the key!

It becomes important that we know about the rules that will ultimately determine our success. Not just to know their meanings and what they do, but to make these principles a part of us - a habit that will lead us to do the right thing automatically, regardless of the circumstances. As Kimbro said, "it is our job as Black Americans to disentangle the myths, misconceptions, and half - truths that clouds the judgments of our society".
All, regardless of race or class or economic status, are entitled to a fair chance and to the tools for developing their individual powers of mind and spirit to the utmost. This promise means that all children by virtue of their own efforts, competently guided, can hope to attain the mature and informed judgment needed to secure gainful employment, and to manage their own lives, thereby serving not only their own interests but also the progress of society itself. Also noted by Kimbro, "Blacks as a whole have moved from a position of utter destitution - in terms of wealth, education, and human rights - to a place alongside their ethnic counterparts".

Black males, particularly, have edged precariously close to becoming an endangered species. There are more Black males in prison and correctional facilities than on college campuses. Functional illiteracy among minority youth may run as high as 40 percent.

The search for solutions to our educational problems must also include a commitment to life-long learning. Learning is the indispensable investment required for success but without life-long learning, one's skills will become rapidly dated.

This would also reverse the current declining trend--a trend that stems more from weakness of purpose, confusion of vision, under use of talent, and lack of leadership, than from conditions beyond our control. We as Black Americans need to realize that we do not simply exist, we need to always realize what our life will be, and what we will become in the next moment.



I took liberty to expand upon the following:

THE PRESIDENT'S NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION (During Reagan era, still suitable today):

The report called for greater federal support of education and included the claim that the nation was threatened by "a rising tide of mediocrity". A Nation at Risk is a reform based on the development of standards-based curricula. The focus is on outcomes of education in relation to standards of achievement, the idea being that student achievement and instructional programs were likely to improve.

One of the most quoted portions of this report came from the introduction just after the "Rising Tide" remark. It said: "If an unfriendly foreign power had attempted to impose on America the mediocre educational performance that exists today, we might well have viewed it as an act of war. As it stands, we have allowed this to happen to ourselves. We have even squandered the gains in student achievement made in the wake of the Sputnik challenge. Moreover, we have dismantled essential support systems, which helped make those gains possible. We have, in effect, been committing an act of unthinking, unilateral educational disarmament".

The following five recommendations were made by the report:

Content
Recommended that the graduation requirements for all students be raised to include 4 years of English, 3 years of mathematics, 3 years of science, 3 years of social studies, 1 semester of computer science, and for college bound students 2 years of foreign language.

Standards and Expectations
Schools should expect better academic performance and behavior from students and universities should strengthen admissions requirements.

Time
More time should be spent on the new required courses by being more efficient and by lengthening the school day and year.

Teaching
A series of recommendations that focused around teachers being better prepared.

Leadership and Fiscal Support
A call to citizens to hold educational leaders responsible be willing to provide the fiscal resources needed to implement the outlined reforms.




Using available statistics, Black America continue to take for granted the enormous and victorious battles won by the Civil Rights movement. "If there is one thing that we have won and accomplished, it is our moral right to exist".


Racism and discrimination should never be an excuse for your lack of development, but real creative ability-ability to live largely in a world based on ones own inner resources, finding one's true self, overcoming ignorance, and always remaining receptive and teachable should be never ending endeavors.

Slavery in America has left a scar on the Black family structure where as slave master would separate parents from children, husband and wife from each other is still visible today with children being born into single parent households or children being separated from parents. This cycle has not ceased but instead has taken new forms.

Kimbro's writing style is multi- dimensional and stimulating to the imagination. It spirals you into the seams of the book. In the section dealing with the " Law of Compensation" there are many lessons to be learned by all ethnicities.

Black people have to take the opportunity and the responsibility by portraying themselves differently. As Kimbro mentioned, your thoughts are the steering mechanism of your life. "Faith only enters the mind that has been properly prepared for it. Although I must add, your heart and your guts usually have a say so with what you think or decide too.

Quoting Thurgood Marshall, " Blacks must earn their way to higher achievement". In other words, through perseverance, hardwork and desire.

As John H. Johnson stated, "Black people have the power to make it in this society".

As George Washington Carver stated, "We must rid ourselves of the idea that there's a short - cut to achievement".

Black America has to realize that whatever God has allowed to be taken away from it temporarily he has suredly replaced it with something far greater. A glance at history will confirm that. Although many individual Black Americans in this society continue to adorn themselves with the albatross of ignorance around their neck. Black people need to reconstruct the perspective lens of White America.

Although I thought, Kimbro did not use fair judgment by not choosing Reginald Lewis (TLC Beatrice) as a role model in his book due to Lewis's butting heads with John Johnson of Johnson Publications. In my judgment, if Kimbro knew about this spat he should have left Johnson out of the book.

Although this book is directed at the African-American community, the principles found within are color blind. Dr. Kimbro creates a step-by-step approach for achieving success. There is enough in the book that merit's a periodical re-read.

Great book. I would recommend this book to anyone who want to be successful in their respective field.