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The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
Author: Chris Gardner
A triumphant, modern-day Horatio Alger story—based on the life that inspired the major motion picture—The Pursuit of Happyness is a memoir that will have you rooting for the underdog as it stirs you to pursue your own dreams. Abandoned by his own father and left to the vicious rage of a mean-spirited and abusive stepfather, ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780060744878
ISBN-10: 0060744871
Publication Date: 11/1/2006
Pages: 320
Edition: Film Tie-in Ed
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 180 ratings
Publisher: Amistad
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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 scrapbooklady avatar reviewed The Pursuit of Happyness on + 472 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
"The Pursuit of Happyness" is a great inspirational story. It's a quick, entertaining, easy read. The language is colorful and Chris's life is graphic. If you read the book after seeing the movie, you may be a bit surprised. The 2006 movie focuses mainly upon Gardner's homelessness and struggle within the world of stocks, that portion of his life, however poignant and powerful, is but a small section of the book. Overall,"The Pursuit of Happyness" is a true journey from rock bottom to success.
reviewed The Pursuit of Happyness on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The book gives you much more of the story than the movie. Very interestng.
5ducksfans avatar reviewed The Pursuit of Happyness on + 92 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
An amazing story about a man who refused to give up and dedicated his life to making it work for he and his son. It is amazing what a positive spirit can accomplish in life.
Caryn9802 avatar reviewed The Pursuit of Happyness on + 91 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I wasn't sure where this was going halfway through, but then the pace really picked up. An excellent memoir told as a "rags-to-riches" story. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie!
reviewed The Pursuit of Happyness on + 23 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The movie looks great, so I was hoping this would be a really engaging read, but I found it a bit boring.
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 reviewed The Pursuit of Happyness on + 65 more book reviews
Great book. Glad I didn't read the book before I saw the movie. Much grittier and deeper than the movie but just as enjoyable. It's amazing what this author had to overcome to get to where he is today.
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Interesting book about Chris Gardner. Not at all like the movie. The movie starts at around page 200 of the book and was clearly embellished. The book is more about Chris's past life and how he coped with poverty. I like his style and it feels very "real" to me as far as memoirs go.
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I thought this book was decent. I was certainly routing for a devoted dad!! It was really difficult to not feel empathy for the man trying so hard and constantly being kicked while he was down. All the ingredients of a great David and Goliath tale.
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excellent true story


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