Simply Rich: Life and Lessons from the Cofounder of Amway - Tapa dura

"You will not want to put this book down. It's a fascinating story, full of advice, lessons, and inspiration for all who dream of a better life and who are willing to work hard to achieve it.--Thomas J. Donohue, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

"A riveting personal narrative from one of the most successful businessmen of our time."--Jeffrey Rosen, President & CEO, National Constitution Center

"Rich DeVos' words and actions have inspired millions of people over many years, and his newest book Simply Rich promises to inspire and inform millions more with his personal life story and insights about a remarkable life."--Joseph Mariano, Direct Selling Association

"Rich DeVos is a man of integrity, and his life reflects his values. Simply Rich is a testimony to the responsibility he feels toward God, his family, and his company. A must read." ---John Perkins, co-Founder, Christian Community Development Association; Founder of John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation

In this definitive autobiography, Rich DeVos reflects on work, faith, family, and the core values he’s held onto from his humble, Christian upbringing through his enormous success as cofounder of one of the world’s largest businesses: Amway.

In this definitive autobiography, Rich DeVos reflects on work, faith, family, and the core values he’s held on to, from his humble, Christian upbringing through his enormous success as cofounder of one of the world’s largest businesses: Amway.

A prominent businessman, self-made bil­lionaire, philanthropist, worldwide speaker, bestselling author, family man, and devout Christian—few people embody the heart of the American entrepreneurial spirit as plainly as Rich DeVos. He not only helped create one of the world’s biggest companies— Amway—but he did it from the ground up, with little but his deep faith in God to guide his decisions and keep his hopes alive. Now, following on the success of DeVos’s bestselling books about the world of business, he reveals his personal story for the first time ever. Simply Rich is a candid telling of his journey from rags to riches, from a small start-up business to giant suc­cess, and from doubts to dreams come true.

Born to second-generation Dutch immigrants in rural Michigan during the Depression, DeVos learned early on the importance of leadership as well as partner­ship. While still in school, he met a classmate and neighbor, Jay Van Andel, who became his best friend and eventually his business partner. A lasting friend­ship sustained their fledgling business, which grew into the international success of Amway. In addition to stories of his business success, DeVos shares candidly about his marriage and family, his experiences as a motivational speaker and author, his ownership of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, and his philanthropic, reli­gious, and political endeavors.

Inspiring, fascinating, and full of heart, Simply Rich is the astonishing rags-to-riches story that few can tell. Through his amazing accomplishments as both a busi­nessman and faithful, generous soul, DeVos reveals the true meaning of success.