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Conversations with Papa Charlie: A Memory of Charles E. Smith (Capital Life)
David Bruce Smith , and The Author Of James Wilson, Founding Father. Neither David Bruce Smith Nor Charles E. Smith Is Charles Page Smith Manufacturer: Capital Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover  General
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In the tradition of "Tuesdays With Morrie," David Bruce Smith offers this memory of his remarkable grandfather--a Russian Jew who immigrated to America in 1911 and built a real estate empire, today worth $200 million. Here is a wonderful series of vignettes, passing along his grandmother's singular humor, wisdom, and enthusiasm. In an age without mentors and roots, listen to this sage Jewish grandfather, with his stories about his amazing life and his gentle advice for succeeding in your own. You'll her of the importance of family devotion, responsibility for and generosity to community, good nutrition and a regular health regimen, devotion to religion, and some very savvy business tips--all spiced with memorable Yiddish expressions. This book is sure to instruct and inspire.Customer Reviews:
Inspiring, sweet stories.......2001-04-12
Conversations with Papa Charlie: A Memory of Charles E. Smit.......2000-11-24
It is nice to know that there are businessmen who are not just---interested in making money. This wonderful memoir shows how the elegant Mr. Smith, a Russian immigrant who came to America at the age of 10, went from rags to riches---twice. His initial success was achieved as a builder of homes and small shopping centers in Brooklyn, New York shortly before the Depression. Feeling that a stock market disaster was imminent, he confided to his partner-cousin that he wanted to get out of the business. But his cousin believing Smith to be irrational, talked him into staying in the business through 1929; in 1930, the agreed, they would stop building. Unfortunately the Crash came and Smith lost all of his money, but not his spirit. The lesson he learned--one of many he passes on to the reader in "Papa Charlie"--is never to go against your intuition. Smith eventually re-constructed his wealth--the second time in Washington, DC twenty years later--but in the end retired suddenly at the age of 66 to spend the rest of his life as a philanthropist. In the 28 years he was to live, he raised money for numerous causes, and co-founded the Institute of Psychobiology in Israel. As his grandson-author, David Bruce Smith, reveals, Smith would also peruse the Washington Post each morning, looking for human interest stories that moved him. The reader learns about the poor woman for whom he bought a washing machine, the friends he helped during financial reversals, and the kind and compassionate way he treated his employees. Reading Conversations with Papa Charlie was a moving experience for me. I would recommend it for ANYONE. Smith's story makes you believe that Good Samaritans still exist.
You Won't Forget Him.......2000-10-18
Conversations With Papa Charlie gave me a real look behind the scenes at Charles E. Smith--one of the biggest names in real estate. I discovered who Charles E. Smith really was--his successes, his failures and lessons--not just for business but for life.
It is a magical and charming memoir that I would recommend for anyone of any age who wants to be inspired.
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Irvine brokerage assembles local team to auction off condos: 'we are neither magicians nor morticians'.(Sperry Van Ness): An article from: San Diego Business Journal
Pat Broderick Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital General
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ASIN: B000MTFL7Q Release Date: 2007-01-23 |
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This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by Thomson Gale on December 11, 2006. The length of the article is 1024 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.|
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Nor Any Drop to Drink
William Ashworth Manufacturer: Summit Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover General
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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa: the most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.(Laura Virginia O'Hanlon Douglas): An article from: Saturday Evening Post
Francis P. Church Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000CC42V4 Release Date: 2005-11-14 |
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This digital document is an article from Saturday Evening Post, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2005. The length of the article is 693 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.|
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The rose bud, or, The true child (Stories, not for good children, nor bad children, but for real children)
Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith Manufacturer: George H. Derby & Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding General
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The dandelion, (Stories, not for good children, nor bad children, but for real children)
Elizabeth Oakes (Prince) Smith Manufacturer: Saxton and Miles ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding General
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The moss cup (Stories, not for good children, nor bad children, but for real children)
Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith Manufacturer: Spalding & Shepard ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding General
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