Finding My Virginity

Author: Richard Branson

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  • : $40.00 NZD
  • : 9780753556122
  • : Penguin Random House
  • : Virgin Books Limited
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  • : 0.759
  • : September 2017
  • : 234mm X 153mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 40.0
  • : October 2017
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  • : Paperback
  • : 1710
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  • : English
  • : 338/.04092 B
  • : very good
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Barcode 9780753556122
9780753556122

Description

After creating 12 different billion-dollar businesses and breaking dozens of world records, wouldn't you think you'd done it all? Not Sir Richard Branson. Having brought the Virgin brand to all corners of the globe, he's now reaching out to the stars as he prepares to launch commercial space travel with Virgin Galactic. In this non-stop memoir, Richard takes you inside his whirlwind life: from reinventing his companies in the midst of the financial crisis and devastating personal losses, to tackling the planet's biggest challenges, to the joys of becoming a 'grand-dude' at 64.Discover the irrepressible spirit, ingenious vision and relentless drive that has made Richard the ultimate entrepreneur. The iconoclastic Virgin founder is still changing the world. Next comes outer space.

Reviews

"A welcome update from an irrepressible iconoclast" * Kirkus Review * "A fantastic book ... offers valuable guidance and inspiration to anyone looking to become a leader, chase a dream or try something new ... and reminds us to embrace original thinking and innovation." * Sheryl Sandberg * "A terrific read" * Bill Gates * "Shares the candid details of a lifetime of triumphs and failures, and provides an intimate look at [Branson's] never-ending quest to push boundaries, break rules, and seek new frontiers." * Tim Ferriss * "This is a fascinating book ... a real page turner" * Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show *

Author description

Sir Richard Branson is a hugely successful international entrepreneur, adventurer and icon, and is founder of the Virgin Group. His autobiography, Losing My Virginity, and his books on business, Screw It, Let's Do It, Business Stripped Bare, Screw Business as Usual and Like a Virgin are all international bestsellers. He is also the author of Reach for the Skies. He lives on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands and is married to Joan and has two grown-up children - Holly and Sam.