You Can't Go Wrong Doing Right by Robert J. Brown - ISBN: 9781524762780
Hardcover
Lessons learned young, shaping history, a life of principled service.

You Can't Go Wrong Doing Right

How a Child of Poverty Rose to the White House and Helped Change the World

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  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    15 January 2019

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Summary

A magical, true story, Bob Brown’s beguiling memoir takes readers behind the scenes of pivotal moments in recent history, where lessons learned at his grandmother’s knee helped him shape America as we know it today.

An unforgettable account of a quietly remarkable life, Robert Brown’s memoir takes readers behind the scenes of pivotal moments from the 20th century, where the lessons he learned at his grandmother’s knee helped him shape America as we know it today.

Called “a wor…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781524762780
ISBN-10:1524762784
Author:Robert J. Brown
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Convergent
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:15 January 2019
Weight:375g
Dimensions:210mm x 140mm
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Critics Review

“In the pages of You Can’t Go Wrong Doing Right, Robert Brown takes us on a journey through history and time to experience the challenges and triumphs that left an indelible mark on his life and the remarkable lessons learned along the way. His praying grandmother instilled in him the values that prepared him for an exhilarating life she could’ve never imagined. You will laugh, cry and be inspired as you relive the stories told through his first-hand account.”
-T.D. Jakes, bestselling author of Soar! and Destiny

“A memoir from one of the most understated yet pivotal players in the history of American civil rights … A humble and timely book that speaks to an era of sweeping change and a reminder that faith and love are two of the best weapons to counter hatred.”
-Kirkus Reviews

“Bob Brown is a civil rights icon and a legend in American history. His story is inspiring and crosses all political aisles. I will always be grateful for his friendship and advisement. I admire his selfless commitment for the betterment of this world.”
-Alphonso Jackson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under President George W. Bush

“You can’t go wrong by reading this first-person account of how the wisdom of a slave’s daughter transformed our world through the leadership of her grandson, Robert J. Brown. You Can’t Go Wrong Doing Right, Robert shares his amazing experience of serving alongside leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Richard Nixon to advance civil rights in United States and globally.”
-David L. Steward, founder and chairman of World Wide Technology and Kingdom Capital, author of Doing Business by the Good Book

“Brown reminds us that there really are only three things that ultimately matter in life: relationships, experiences, and memories. And he is a builder of all three.”
-Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, former chairman of the American Red Cross

“Bob Brown is a hero, model, and mentor to millions around the world. His life story is a testimony to the extraordinary influence and impact of a leader who commits all his resources to helping others. This book will touch your heart, inspire your soul, and nourish your mind. It’s a treasure “
-Nido R. Qubein, president of High Point University

About The Author

Robert J. Brown

Robert Brown is CEO and founder of B&C International, a global management consulting firm, and founder of the International BookSmart Foundation, a nonprofit that to date has shipped over 5 million books to over 300 libraries in Africa.

A trusted advisor to some of the most influential individuals, corporations and movements of the 20th and 21st centuries, Brown advised and raised money for the late Martin Luther King, Jr., and was contracted by companies like F.W. Woolworth Corporation, A&P Supermarkets, and Wrangler to handle corporate communications during pivotal moments of the civil rights movement.

Later, as a special assistant to President Richard Nixon, he was credited with starting and developing the U. S. Minority Enterprise Program, which brought millions of dollars in support to black-owned businesses.

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