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Hardcover: 268 pages
Publisher: Capstone; illustrated edition edition (19 Oct 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1841127868
ISBN-13: 978-1841127866
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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"...[a] rollicking read" (Financial Times, Monday 29th October 2007)

"contains lessons for us all" (Management Today, November 2007)

"self–effacing, revealing and human." (Financial Times, Wednesday 26th November 2007)

"...it is a compelling insight into retail history and the internal workings of a behemoth, international jewelry company." (Idex Magazine – International Diamond Exchange, January 2008)

“His jewellery might have been “crap” but his book isn’t. This slim volume of memoirs is extremely readable...” (The Independent, Extra, Thu 13th March)

“a case study of how retailing nous shaped a winning formula on both sides of the Atlantic.” (The Oldie, April 2008)

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5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, 26 Nov 2007

By	Mr. J. Fulton (united kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I never met Gerald although i worked in the jewellery trade for many years which is why this book appealed to me ,everyone knows the story of Geralds rise and fall and what an amazing story and well worth reading ,so many things i thought i knew but didn't , I usually read a chapter a night of any book but this one i couldn,t put down totally gripping and inspiring stuff ,you really couldn,t see this coming to such an energetic ,passionate man.
Some valuable life and business lessons to be gleaned from this book also a great book for would be enterpreneurs and also a moving fascinating story and a nice account of Geralds early life , the honesty and sincerity of the author shines through , i really enjoyed it , i was feeling down before i read it but its really spurred me on and makes you realize just what you can achieve and what really matters i give it five gold stars ....

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5.0 out of 5 stars an amazing read, 1 Dec 2007

By	Paul Smith (UK) - See all my reviews

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I have read many bio's from business leaders and most are boring 'how to get rich' or 'let me tell you a long list of not very interesting stories, with all the good bits missed out'. Gerald's book is very different it is a great read, I could not put it down. If he wrote it, he has a great writing skill. The story is so interesting because he has nothing to hide, the papers have dragged everything out over the years and worse, so his version of events is amazing and shocking and show the classic British media's love of building people up and knocking them down. His detail of all the events is very useful and very educational. A must read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Factual, Inspirational, and Entertaining, 14 Dec 2007

By	P. E. Allen "Peter Allen" (Lincolnshire, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Essential reading for any ex-employees ( of which I am one, and proud ), and anyone requiring an interesting and motivational read. Extremely well written with complete frankness and honesty. Highly reccomended !

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5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly honest
Great read - refreshingly honest, warts and all!
Good to read a biog actually penned by the subject.
Thanks Gerald!

Published 6 months ago by Darren Leigh

5.0 out of 5 stars Never say die
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Published 8 months ago by William O'mahony

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Published on 31 Mar 2008 by Nigel Walsh

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In an often boring genre dominated by US titles like How to Get Rich and Stay Rich it is refreshing to see an honestly written business autobiography that acknowledges that... Read more

Published on 31 Dec 2007 by Tony Iommi

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating book and a pleasure to read
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Published on 29 Dec 2007 by Peter Wade

5.0 out of 5 stars he was a great boss
I have just see the article in the daily mail and i am off to try and see if i can buy the book locally rather than wait several days

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Published on 3 Nov 2007 by C. mcgarrigle

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