Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? by Reginald F Lewis
When six-year-old Reginald Lewis overheard his grandparents discussing employment discrimination against African Americans, he asked, "Why should white guys have all the fun?" This self-assured child would grow up to become the CEO of Beatrice International and one of the most successful entrepreneurs ever. At the time of his death in 1993, his personal fortune was estimated in excess of $400 million and his vast commercial empire spanned four continents. Despite the notoriety surrounding Lewis's financial coups, little has been written about the life of this remarkable man. Based on Lewis's unfinished autobiography, as well as scores of interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, the book cuts through the myth and media hype to reveal the man behind the legend. What emerges is a vivid portrait of a proud, fiercely determined individual with a razor-sharp tongue -- and an intellect to match -- who would settle for nothing less than excellence from himself and others.
Blair S. is the son of two Baltimore public school teachers. Walker used to write short stories to pass the time in elementary school. Instructors frowned on the practice, believing that Walker should be paying attention in class rather than surreptitiously listening to his muse. Walker attended the University of Maryland and worked as an intern reporter for the Baltimore Sun after serving in the Army as a Korean linguist. Walker was hired by the Orlando Sentinel after graduation, but was sacked after six months by an editor who said Walker's writing talent was at best subpar!
Walker received a J.D. from the University of Maryland and is the author of three novels featuring investigative reporter Darryl Billups. He has a bachelor's degree and now resides in South Florida, where he is pursuing a lifetime ambition of learning to fly helicopters.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781574780369 |
| ISBN 10 | 1574780360 |
| Title | Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? |
| Author | Reginald F Lewis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Black Classic Press |
| Year published | 2005-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 318 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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