The Soloflex Story, An American Parable [Paperback]

Jerry Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 2009

Autobiography of Jerry Wilson, founder and CEO of Soloflex, Inc.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Founder/CEO Soloflex, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (April 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439232008
• ISBN-13: 978-1439232002
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,067,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, June 27, 2009

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J. Gretz "Soloflex Fan" (pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Soloflex Story, An American Parable (Paperback)

I was very excited to purchase this book until I read it. I have been a Soloflex exercise machine user and fan since 1978. I was really looking for this book to tell the Soloflex story not the Jerry L Wilson the pilot and political position story. I really was looking for what key moment drove the construction of this machine. Pictures of the original or prototype. Why he kept adding other Soloflex parts and accessories. What inspired the advertising. More inside stories on the employees and models. More pictures of Soloflex product not planes and jets. It should have been called the Jerry Lee Wilson Pilot Story. There is only one real complete chapter on Soloflex exercise machines when you put it all together. Very disapointing to say the least. I would not suggest buying it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Audacity and Luck, June 4, 2009

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R. Jenkins - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Soloflex Story, An American Parable (Paperback)

This is a collection of hilarious and true tales in the life of a well known American entrepreneur. Jerry created the infomercial as we know it today. He also created, and lost, a brand that more than 75% of Americans over the age of 30 still recognize. These are the building blocks of that creation. Starting out with getting busted(and beating the rap) for smuggling the largest load of marijuana in US history to flying the rich and famous out of Las Vegas on Lear Jets. In between he mixes in other engaging stories revealing personal and business philosophies and observations. This collection will catch you laughing out loud at the audacity of the antics and frankly the luck of this genuine American Character. Easy and fun read.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a pleasure!, June 25, 2009

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Jonathan J. Ziegler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Soloflex Story, An American Parable (Paperback)

This isn't your typical autobiography, with a linear timeline. This is a collection, loosely put together about the "life and times" of the creator of Soloflex, the best selling homegym, and possibly the most recognized home gym ever. Jerry Wilson is funny, poingant, philosophical, political, and the inventor, all in the pages of his book. This book is about a guy who had an idea, put it on paper, patented it, and ran. Good for him.

I say read it.