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Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? : How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire by Blair S. Walker and Reginald F. Lewis (2005, Trade Paperback)

Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? is the inspiring story of Reginald Lewis: lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist — and the wealthiest black man in American history. 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.

Book Title
Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? : How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire
Author
Reginald F. Lewis, Blair S. Walker
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Rich & Famous, Business
Publication Year
2005
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography
Number of Pages
318 Pages

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