Rating:  Summary: Insightful, Motivating, Inspiring! Review: A unique business book describing the successes of young African-American entrepreneurs with poignant reflections on the costs, rewards and responsibilities of being successful. This book lays outs the blueprint of twenty select black millionaires who had the tenacity and business savvy to compete in arenas where the majority competition never expected to have deal with black businesspeople as equals. Niki Mitchell has a written a provocative, illuminating and motivation book that espouses more than wealth and individual success but character in the true sense of American business.
Rating:  Summary: Insightful, Motivating, Inspiring! Review: A unique business book describing the successes of young African-American entrepreneurs with poignant reflections on the costs, rewards and responsibilities of being successful. This book lays outs the blueprint of twenty select black millionaires who had the tenacity and business savvy to compete in arenas where the majority competition never expected to have deal with black businesspeople as equals. Niki Mitchell has a written a provocative, illuminating and motivation book that espouses more than wealth and individual success but character in the true sense of American business.
Rating:  Summary: Verify Your Millionaires BEFORE writing about them! Review: Absolutely outstanding piece of literary work. It is rare, even with the likes of Black Enterprise Magazine, that we get to see the wealthy Black Americans that exist in this country. Besides being an eye opening book, I also found it to be motivational for one who might contemplate starting ones own business one day. Some of the person's profiled in this book started with very little capital in some very non-traditional fields with the odds against them. Through perserverance and determination they became successful. I strongly recommend this book as one you must have in your library. Hopefully, this will inspire Mr. Graves to document the 400 wealthiest Black Americans.
Rating:  Summary: The New Color Of Success Review: AWESOME! Thank you Ms. Niki Butler Mitchell for showcasing people of color. I know they exist in my environment, but there are others in the world that are not surrounded by such images of success. The theme throughout this book is faith, perseverance, hard work, family, helping others, not MONEY! I could not put this book down. It lead to my insomnia! Why should you purchase this book? Parents to encourage your child; multicultural professionals to show there are a multitude of successful people of color that are not in the entertainment industry or playing supports that encounter racism; entrepenuers to refer to as a source of encouragement. Bottomline this is not just a book for people of color, but for people who have persevered. These individuals have definitely reinforced my motto, "all you can tell me is no, but if I don't ask the answer is already N-O!" Thanks to the individuals represented in the pages of 'The New Color Of Success' I have been encouraged to continue focusing on my passion. So, Ms. Mitchell when are you planning on writing the next one? Marie Curate
Rating:  Summary: Want to succeed? Read this book! Review: Black, white, whatever - if you're bored by your job and have ever dreamed of doing what you really want - this book is for you. The stories of these selfmade millionaires is pure inspiration. Even if you don't plan on starting your own business any time soon, this book is about living life to the fullest on your own terms. If you want a great read and a kick in the pants, The New Color of Success will give you both. What are you waiting for?
Rating:  Summary: About time. Review: I have been looking for a book like this. It was an excellent choice of subject matter. However, unlike the magazine articles that tell the story of success, these stories lack flavor.
Rating:  Summary: Easy Read, Interesting Subject Review: I read the book to review what facts it contained that would help expunge the stereotype that only black entertainers and sports figures become financially successful in this country. I was not disappointed. The book is an easy read and each of the subjects is an interesting, mini-story in itself. Niki is a masterful storyteller even when relaying what could be dry, factual information.
Rating:  Summary: A Must-Read! Review: Niki Butler Mitchell reveals how a diverse, dynamic group of go-getters has crafted a new color and definition of success and she does it in a way that will inspire everyone who reads the book to reach for their dreams. Full of examples, advice and wisdom, THE NEW COLOR OF SUCCESS is a must-read for all young Black people and anyone who wants to appreciate African American vision, brilliance and determination.
Rating:  Summary: Verify Your Millionaires BEFORE writing about them! Review: The book writes about a Mr. Alvin Rice as a "Young Black Millionaire" but he is definetly NOT one. Unfortunately, this gentlemen has pretty much "charmed" the author into believing what ever he can come up with. D&R Recovery (his supposed fortune in the making) is now under and owes back taxes from what I read. I really think the author should have verified her sources before publishing the book and making the rest us look bad! It's hard enough to find an uplifting book about our people, then to have the information be tarnished.
Rating:  Summary: Good motivational tool Review: This book gave me a good look at the process (in short) that many of these individuals had to go through in order to achieve their goals. There were some key similarities among many. One, they did what they loved to do, or what they could do well. Two, they seriously worked HARD at it. Three, there were no short cuts. These three aspects will ring true again and again when you read about successful businesspeople. This book just focuses on those that have done it and are African Americans. I give it a gold star (4 of them).
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