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Writtin by the fonder of the Hilton Hotel. This story of rags to riches is a wonderfull for anyone who whants a good sucsess story.
Haven't read it. This is from the back cover: Here in Hilton's own words is the story is the story of his spectacular rise to the top of the business world and of the hunches, hard work and deed rooted faith that made it possible.
Personal memoir of "the world's best knownn inn keeper."
Memoirs of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotel chain and grandfather of celebrity wildchild Paris Hilton.
interesting, down-home description of New Mexico kid growing into a builder of a dream
I was really impressed by this little book. Should be a movie - minus the Paris part!
I read this book some time ago but I thought it was very informative and worthwhile.
Very well written and interesting bio of Conrad Hilton. Has a lot on the history of New Mexico, where he grew up.
Inspiring
From proprietor of the Mobley hotel in a dusty Texas oil town to the world's premier statesman of international hospitality, Conrad Hilton's spectacular rise helped rewrite the boundless opportunity of the American Dream.
Here, in his own words, Conrad Hilton recounts the challenges and triumphs of a life brimming with adventure, celebrity, big business and unforgettable moments. In glamourous destinations across the globe, through more than seven decades of turbulence and prosperity, this is a thoroughly engaging saga.
The world's best-known innkeeper lives up to the legend that helped bring the world closer together. An inspiring personal memoir that resonates with faith, perseverance, compassion and phenomenal success.
Here, in his own words, Conrad Hilton recounts the challenges and triumphs of a life brimming with adventure, celebrity, big business and unforgettable moments. In glamourous destinations across the globe, through more than seven decades of turbulence and prosperity, this is a thoroughly engaging saga.
The world's best-known innkeeper lives up to the legend that helped bring the world closer together. An inspiring personal memoir that resonates with faith, perseverance, compassion and phenomenal success.
It's an older book, worn by reading, but by no means abused...very enjoyable.
Conrad Hilton tells his story ofhow his hotel business got its start..........