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How to Succeed in Business Without Being White: Straight Talk on Making It in America

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Many African Americans do not have real-life mentors from the business world. I began working for a Fortune 500 health insurance company two years ago and have yet to meet an African American in the Company who could serve as my mentor.

Graves fills that void with his down-to-earth approach and valuable tips and advice. While this book would work for anyone, it should be required reading for all young (college and high school age) African Americans. Graves includes examples from his own experiences as well as other successful African Americans. He proves that we can be successful in business.

I came accross this book in a search for people I grew with from my childhood days. Whereas my relationship with one of Earl's sons was mixed at best, I realized that my classmate grew up in a very unique environment and was curious as to that lifestyle.

Let me say that How To Suceed In Business Without Being White is an extremely well written book on business and life. Yes it is written from an African Man's struggles and successes in establishing a better place for his people. However, the principles, values, thoughts, ideas, etc that Earl Graves discusses is definitely something that applies to people of all races. Earl discusses the importance of standing up for your family and your fellow man. I enjoyed reading the pieces where he actively sold for his son, Butch to get his fair shot at an NBA career. Also, it was nice to read about how Earl influenced his children to do their own yardwork and to keep close ties with each other. The Graves family court segment comment is amusing.

The fact that he discusses things from an African American point of view should not be lost on the white man or other races by any means. There is some very valuable advice that is given on franchising, investing,entrepreneurship, childraising, networking, and Family loyalty where anyone can gain knowledge.

Its good to read of someone who values hard work and the opportunity to compete effectively in today's ever changing business world. Earl Graves articulates these values in a very captivating way and I highly recommend this book for business people black or white or otherwise.

When I first saw the title of this book I was a bit taken aback. In all honesty I expected commentary on how the white man is out to get up and coming blacks. I was pleasantly surprised when I began reading it. This book is an excellent source of information for people of all races. The advice given in the book is truley effective in the business world. I would reccomend this to anyone.

This is the best book I read about success... I was so empowered...I listen to this atleast 2 a year.

I like Earl Graves' message with this book. He is very straightforward in principles of success in business and he is very good about giving credit where credit is due. He gives strong advice and has the track record (and magazine) to prove it.

Earl Graves is a valued member in the African American community, his contributions are culturally constructive, professionally progressive, and economically empowering.

We support him because his goal is to empower African Americans.

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A Phenomenal read! Earl G. Graves provides African Americans and all Americans effective strategies on what it takes to live the American Dream. I truly enjoyed the section titled, The Top Ten Reasons. A descendent of Barbados, The CEO of Black Enterprise Magazine explains how with determination you can have and become anything you desire in life despite of your race.

Adra Young
Author of: The Everyday Living of Children & Teens Monologues

Earl Graves is one of the greatest and Prominent entrepreneurs in America. His business strategies and inside information and wisdom will help advance any aspiring entrepreneur. I highly recommend this book, it should be included in every business persons library.

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How to Succeed in Business Without Being White: Straight Talk on Making It in America
by Earl G. Graves - Collins; Reprint edition (1998)
As a journalist, I have spent time professionally with Mr. Earl G. Graves, and he is the embodiment of his values, principles, inspiration and ideas that are expressed in this enduring success book. Readers are guaranteed by Graves' character to be richer for reading the thoughts and actions of the author.

INSPIRING, ENLIGHTENING & ENCOURAGING! I can relate most of Earl Graves observations, analysis, and conclusions to my career. He also reinforces the power and purpose I'm experiencing after having found my passion as a speaker and author. My only regret is that his book was not written sooner.