Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?

How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire

By: Reginald F. Lewis, Blair S. Walker

Narrated by: JD Jackson, Christina Lewis

Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? is the inspiring story of Reginald Lewis: lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist - and the wealthiest Black man in American history.

When six-year-old Reginald Lewis overheard his grandparents discussing employment discrimination against African Americans, he asked, “Why should white guys have all the fun?" This self-assured child would grow up to become the CEO of Beatrice International and one of the most successful entrepreneurs ever. At the time of his death in 1993, his personal fortune was estimated in excess of $400 million and his vast commercial empire spanned four continents. Despite the notoriety surrounding Lewis's financial coups, little has been written about the life of this remarkable man. Based on Lewis's unfinished autobiography, as well as scores of interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, the book cuts through the myth and media hype to reveal the man behind the legend. What emerges is a vivid portrait of a proud, fiercely determined individual with a razor-sharp tongue - and an intellect to match.

©1995 Loida Nicolas Lewis and Blair S. Walker (P)2020 Audible, Inc.

Wow,wow,wow!!!

I truly enjoyed this book from start to finish, I give it 5 stars! Mr Lewis was a real life hero, his legacy will live on forever, I can’t wait to share this book with my children and grandchildren.

The Reginald Lewis story is Captivating

I expected the book to focus more on strategy with respect to business and finance. Though it doesn't, I was pleasantly surprised that those elements are meticulously included in Lewis' life story. There are many lessons to be learned in Lewis' approach to closing deals and managing the process.

Excellent well presented and inspiring true story

This book was better than I expected. The personal story is fully described and detailed. At the same time I learned a lot about high finance and business. I highly recommend this book.

An Extraodinary Man

Awesome book. Reginald Lewis was an extraordinary man. This book was done well. Thank you audible.

Awesome Biography!

Mr. Lewis represents the best of the human race! The neverending quest to be the best is what everyone should take from this book. Listen and learn....