Sam Walton

Made In America

Sam Walton, John Huey

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English

Bantam
01 June 1993

Biography; Biography: general

In this ""sure-fire all-American success story"" (The New York Times Book Review), the founder of Wal-Mart describes the inspiration, heart, and optimism that propelled himtobuildthelargest retailer in the world.

"" A

wise and inspiring autobiography-Walton tells his quietly fantastic story with conviction and makes no bones about his mistakes.""-San Francisco Chronicle

Meet a genuine American folk hero cut from the homespun cloth of America's heartland- Sam Walton, who parlayed a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into the retail giant Wal-Mart.

In Sam Walton- Made in America, he tells his extraordinary story in his own inimitable words. Genuinely modest but always sure of his ambitions and achievements, he shares a revealing perspective on the elements of his success along with his philosophy of life and practical business advice, including-

. Competition- I've always had a passion to compete. Our story proves that spirited competition is good for business . Partnership- Individuals don't win; teams do. Wal-Mart is just a spectacular example of what happens when people find a way to work together. . Money- Success has always had its price and I learned that lesson the hard way. . Celebrity- I'm not sure I ever really figured out this celebrity business. Why do I drive a pickup truck? What am I supposed to haul my dog around in, a Rolls-Royce? . Family- The kids received youreveryday heartland upbringing based on the same old bedrock values- a belief in the importance of hard work, honestly, neighborliness, and thrift.

A compelling self-portrait, Sam Walton- Made in America is an inspiring ode to the American Dream.

By: Sam Walton
Contributions by: John Huey
Imprint: Bantam
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 105mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 198g
ISBN: 9780553562835
ISBN 10: 0553562835
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 June 1993
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Sam Walton: Made In America

[A] wise and inspiring autobiography--Walton tells his quietly fantastic story with conviction and makes no bones about his mistakes. -- <i>San Francisco Chronicle</i> It's a story about entrepreneurship, and risk, and hard work, and knowing where you want to go and being willing to do what it takes to get there. And it's a story about believing in your idea even when maybe some other folks don't, and about sticking to your guns. -- Sam Walton Here is an extraordinary success story about a man whose empire was built not with smoke and mirrors, but with good old-fashioned elbow grease. -- Detroit Free Press A sure-fire all-American success story. -- <i>The New York Times Book Review</i>