{"product_id":"start-where-you-are-life-lessons-in-getting-from-where-you-are-to-where-you-want-to-be-isbn-9780061537110","title":"Start Where You Are: Life Lessons in Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Gardner is encouraging us all to start where we are and dare to make our lives bigger and stronger, more satisfactory, and better. Chris Gardner is a knockout!”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Maya Angelou\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Chris Gardner’s astonishing memoir—the phenomenal \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller, \u003cem\u003eThe Pursuit of Happyness, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich inspired the film of the same name starring Will Smith—served as a shining beacon of hope for countless people. In \u003cem\u003eStart Where You Are, \u003c\/em\u003e“a book that teaches you how to transform the impossible into the possible” (Sidney Poitier), Gardner offers indispensible life lessons in getting from where you are to where you want to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eEver since the story of his transformation from homeless, single and struggling father to millionaire became known the world over, Chris Gardner --whose life story both inspired the movie \u003cem\u003eThe Pursuit of Happyness\u003c\/em\u003e and became a #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller by the same name--has been inundated with two questions: “How Did You Do It” and “How Can I Do it Too?” Gardner’s power-packed, transformational reply is the basis of this long-anticipated book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a departure from standard self-help tomes that promise overnight riches and exclusive secrets for success, Gardner avoids any tilt toward magical thinking by staying with real issues and solutions impacting individuals in all walks of life. If you’ve had the rug pulled out from under you, or have been dealing with the loss of a home, a job, a health or financial crisis, or simply can’t find the motivation to pursue new challenges, \u003cem\u003eStart Where You Are\u003c\/em\u003e abounds with life lessons that offer hope and provide a road map for starting anew. This is also the book for anyone ready to launch a personal, professional undertaking, or break generational cycles that hem in their potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking stock of his own credos, including “The Cavalry Ain’t Coming,” “Find Your Button,” and “Seek the Furthest Star”-- Gardner’s 44 life lessons are earthy, soulful, and always accessible. With an array of stories from the author’s own life, as well as from those he has known or admired, both famous and not, \u003cem\u003eStart Where You Are\u003c\/em\u003e has arrived just in time to embolden and encourage all of us, even in our era of great global change, reminding us of the infinite resources we already have in our collective pursuit of happyness, and spurring us on in only one direction - forward! \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Start Where You Are represents the next phase in Gardner’s career, offering hope and sound advice in this tough economic climate. . . .Transformative and inspirational.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With  . . . Start Where You Are, he is encouraging us all to start where we are and dare to make our lives bigger and stronger, more satisfactory, and better. Chris Gardner is a knock out!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaya Angelou\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This smart and well-written guide includes excellent suggestions for both everyday life and work, with the last sentence summing up Gardner’s message: “Accepting responsibility is accepting that your dreams really can come true.”  The result is hopeful and uplifting. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gardner offers practical advice and pragmatic suggestions for tackling life’s problems. . . In 44 ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ chapters. . .Gardner provides a blueprint for navigating tumultuous times.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A book that teaches you how to transform the impossible into the possible.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSidney Poitier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Start Where You Are is a must-have, must-read guide to pursuing happiness in changing times.  It’s not just about surviving as an individual or business in the current economic environment, but about thriving -- personally, collectively, and globally.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuincy Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amistad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888621318373,"sku":"NP9780061537110","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061537110.jpg?v=1730229464","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/start-where-you-are-life-lessons-in-getting-from-where-you-are-to-where-you-want-to-be-isbn-9780061537110","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}