The Pursuit of Happyness (Abridged) Audiobook

" Very inspirational book! "

" If you are in love with the Chris Gardner of the movie, "The Pursuit of Happyness," don't read this book. Otherwise, it's a decent read. "

" You never hear much about single fathers but in my opinion Chris Gardner is a hero the hardships to raise his son alone while being virtually homeless is a testimony to his spirit and the love for his child.The book also talks about his background amazing read. "

" This is one of the most inspirational books I have ever read. "

" Not very often is the movie better than the book. Watch the movie avoid the book. "

" I enjoyed reading about the struggles this man had to overcome in his early childhood, to become what he is today. Although there were some graphic scenes that disturbed me, this was his life......all in all an inspiring story. "

" What a beautiful and inspirational true story. It brought tears to my eyes more than once. This man surpassed a fatherless childhood of racism and poverty with a spirit that wouldn't quit. I'm glad I read it and it furthered my understanding of the African American experience. "

" Moving story and nice, quick read!! Also a great film! "

" Such a great book of inspiration and achieving the American dream against all odds. The movie was excellent as well, but the book delves deeper into his life before he was homeless and includes more drama and description. Great, easy read. "

" Nothing imposible in this world "

" Love this book a lot "

" It's not nearly as good as I thought it was going to be since it is a national best seller. There isn't enough dialouge. So much of it is told from his memory instead of making you feel like you are in the moment. "

" reminded me how much I want a son and to give him everything in this world "

" A very inspiring story. Makes you believe in the American dream. I cried when the little boy didn't understand that they could leave their things in the apartment. "

" Chris Gardner overcame a lot, and for that he has my admiration. The book was far too graphic though. I would just skip the book and see the movie. The movie has all the best parts. "

" Just another memoir - should note that it is R rated. Honestly, I couldn't finish it. It was due back at the library and the experience wasn't redeeming enough for me to renew . . . oh well . . . "

" I loved this book when I first read it. I thought that it was really great and inspirational. Then they made a movie about it. I was happy to see the movie but i felt the book was better. "

" Good book! Made me hate the movie. I should have read the book first. "

" This is much better than the movie. More raw. I have an addiction to biographies for sure. I enjoy reading how real people take the cards they have been dealt and make the hand a winner. "

" meaningful story and gives you the courage to move towards your goals whatever was the conditions "

" Excellent read. the movie does not do justice to the book. A real rags to riches story. Great book! "

" This book was ok. I like the movie much better. "

" A wonderful feel-good story that definitely appeals to me more now that I've worked at the shelter in our programs for self-sufficiency than it would have before. "

" The movie of the same name only touches upon a fragment of the book. Inspiring, it reads like "Forest Gump", since Gardner has lived through many of America's times and trials. "

" I will be mailing this book off to a friend and hope she enjoys it more than I did. I couldn't even finish the whole thing ... It was just a very dry read. "

" This book should be required reading for all males coming of age. "

" I thought he was a completely different type of person...until I read this :/ "

" I like the movie so much better than the book. I think that's because the movie portrays an amazing, hard working, responsible man who believes in the impossible and wants the best for his son and his own life. The book, the real man, is a disappointment in comparison. "

" Picked it up for 8 dollars. Pretty touching so far. Had to put it aside though. May come back to it later. I've never been a big fan of biographies, and this the writing is slow. "

" bukunya bagus, sayang terjemahannya kurang bagus "

" I read this because I'd seen the movie. While it didn't apply to my life I think it would be good reading for the parent of small children considering divorce. I didn't really like the personality of the writer but it did give food for thought. "

" A truly wonderful inspirational speaker. I have an autographed copy of his book from the time i met him in person "

" It's not often that I like the movie better than the book, but this was one of those books. The book wasn't bad by any means but I enjoyed the movie much more. "

" i wish i had read this before the movie. so often as i read this i visualized it based on the movie. "

" His life was riddled with ugliness. I liked his overarching drive for success in the face of unfailing odds. I wish the book had cleaner language. I couldn't finish it because the language was too strong for my liking. I'm glad the movie focused more on his adult life and his successes. "