Read From the Ground Up A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America Audible Audio Edition Howard Schultz Random House Audio Books

Product details Audible Audiobook Listening Length 12 hours and 49 minutes Program Type Audiobook Version Unabridged Publisher Random House Audio Audible.com Release Date January 28, 2019 Language English, English ASIN B07J695JBH

From the Ground Up A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America Audible Audio Edition Howard Schultz Random House Audio Books Reviews

• Easy read that strikes a good balance between autobiography, entrepreneurship, and politics. Schultz' contrasts an America that allowed him to go from the projects to the boardroom. The system has deteriorated into two angry tribes engaging in revenge politics with short-term thinking that have long-term negative consequences for the country (notably the staggering national debt which most major politicians ignore as it's easier to say the right things to get elected and leave the bill for the next generation). It's a cautionary tale that moderates/centrists/libertarians/etc. have been saying for quite some time - usually on deaf ears that are only interested in distinguishing between 'red' and 'blue'.
• I see a lot of bad reviews on this book. I got the book a few hours ago and I started reading it first pages. I hope all those people who left bad reviews on this book, never ever had to dealing with sh!t like most people deals under the middle class.
  
  When I was in the school with no money, living in a tiny room, where the house living room was full of people, I always took my cousin laptop and I run away escaping from those noise people to the nearest Starbucks store in my city. There, I can put my headphones on and forget about the word, making my homework quietly.
  
  After reading a few pages it makes sense how I felt back in the days at my favorite cafeteria (Starbucks) no-one bother me, it was just my self and I. I don’t understand why people puts to much hate on a book that probably haven’t reads yet.
  
  As a dreamer, I can see a successful man starting from the button and I can’t wait to take notes from this great book. You have to be humble enough to share these memories, this man doesn’t need to tell the world about his life experiences or successful company secrets.
  
  All I can tell to Howard S. Is thank you for sharing your life through this pages. I don’t really care if you run for president, so far, all I care is what I can take from the book I have on my hands.
  
  Highly recommended. Five stars ⭐️ +
• Diclaimer I'm Turkish. English is my second language.
  
  After reading the first 50 pages my thought was that this book is not edited. I didn't know about the presidency thing and his awful opinion on not introducing further taxes on the wealthy. The first pages of book is full of hyperboles, boring unnnecesssary statements, vague opinions, run on sentences, I was confused.
  
  I am, however, a big fan of his initial memoir, "Pour Your Heart Into It". Things seemed much more sincere there and the tone is much more fresh and relatable. I wish this book took that flag and carried into deeper into sincerity and honesty. Instead it seems like one big pep talk.
• He has some fresh ideas!
• its a good book. I see Liberals are trying to throw the ratings off because they are mad he is running and they "think" this is why they will lose again in 2020. Throw all the left right out...what he says makes sense.
• Great story, nicely told
• When my copy arrived on 1/30, I settled in and read the book from cover to cover. It's an interesting read. At times, intriguing. I haven't read any previous books by Howard Schultz and am not a Starbucks customer. There's a lot I didn't know about this former CEO or his company.
  "From The Ground Up A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America" combines the story of his life from childhood on, a revolutionary business model that grew and expanded as Starbucks became a household name across the globe, and the value Schultz placed on his employees (aka partners), their dreams/goals and the communities they serve. The author's passion for creating opportunities is clear throughout all 335 pages. I was struck by his transparency and--especially--his willingness to own mistakes made along the way. A trait that's increasingly rare. There were areas that seemed to "bunny trail", yet I found the bulk of the book compelling. Thought-provoking. I don't agree with everything Schultz believes. I don't have to. It's a worthwhile read on it's own merits.
• Mr. Schultz's views align with a large number of Americans I'm sure. It's refreshing to know that a healthy and hopeful view towards our country and it's future still exists. Hard work and good ideas should be rewarded not penalized. Bravo Howard Schultz for sharing your story, both the good and the bad parts.