In this βsure-fire all-American success storyβ (The New York Times Book Review), the founder of Wal-Mart describes the inspiration, heart, and optimism that propelled himΒ toΒ buildΒ theΒ largest retailer in the world.
β[A] wise and inspiring autobiographyβWalton tells his quietly fantastic story with conviction and makes no bones about his mistakes.ββSan Francisco Chronicle
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Meet a genuine American folk hero cut from the homespun cloth of Americaβs heartland: Sam Walton, who parlayed a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into the retail giant Wal-Mart.Β
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In Sam Walton: Made in America, he tells his extraordinary story in his own inimitable words. Genuinely modest but always sure of his ambitions and achievements, he shares a revealing perspective on the elements of his success along with his philosophy of life and practical business advice, including:
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β’ Competition: Iβve always had a passion to compete. Our story proves that spirited competition is good for business
β’ Partnership: Individuals donβt win; teams do. Wal-Mart is just a spectacular example of what happens when people find a way to work together.
β’ Money: Success has always had its price and I learned that lesson the hard way.
β’ Celebrity: Iβm not sure I ever really figured out this celebrity business. Why do I drive a pickup truck? What am I supposed to haul my dog around in, a Rolls-Royce?
β’ Family: The kids received yourΒ everyday heartland upbringing based on the same old bedrock values: a belief in the importance of hard work, honestly, neighborliness, and thrift.
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A compelling self-portrait, Sam Walton: Made in America is an inspiring ode to the American Dream.