Barefoot to Billionaire: Reflections on a Life's Work and a Promise to Cure Cancer
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (814 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00P2X83VI |
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| Number of Pages | : | 481 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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The company he founded in 1970, the Huntsman Corporation, is now one of the largest petrochemical manufacturers in the world, employing more than 12,000 people and generating over $10 billion in revenue each year. In Barefoot to Billionaire, Huntsman revisits the key moments in his life that shaped his view of faith, family, service, and the responsibility that comes with wealth. He writes candidly about his brief tenure in the Nixon administration, which preceded the Watergate scandal but still left a deep impression on him about the abuse of power and the significance of personal respect and integrity. He also opens up about his faith and prominent membership in the Church Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In 1995, Huntsman and his wife Karen founded the Huntsman Cancer Institute and have since dedicated more than a billion dollars of their personal funds to the fight for a cure. In this increasingly materialistic world, Barefoot to Billionaire is a refreshing reminder of the enduring power of traditional values.. Billionaire entrepreneur, distinguished public servant, and father of a former governor and presidential candidate, Jon M. Huntsman, Sr., has been very fortunate in life. Success in business, though, has always been a means to an end - never an end in itself. They don't plan to stop giving until the b
I was fortunate enough to have met Mr Steven S. I was fortunate enough to have met Mr. Huntsman numerous times in the late 80's and he was a very pleasant, down to earth man. He treated me with respect, and was kind and appreciate of the work I did for him. The company I worked for bought part of his company and I heard many stories of his business acumen and also his philanthropic efforts. It was a blessing to be able to read more of . "In Barefoot to Billionaire I was not disappointed. From primitive beginnings with a harsh father and" according to Ronald L Carpenter. It's motivating to read how other people have built the successes in their lives. You never know, you might learn something that applies to your own situation. In Barefoot to Billionaire I was not disappointed. From primitive beginnings with a harsh father and patient mother Huntsman literally lifts himself to new heights at the turn of each page. I've heard that the harder you work, the . John Catron said I really like Jon's frank and honest review of his life. I really like Jon's frank and honest review of his life. I found it fascinating to read about his business deals, the pride he has in his family, and his efforts at Huntsman Cancer Institute. I'm better now for understanding the Huntsman family legacy and their philanthropy through the world.