(NNPA)—Chris Gardner wrote the book, The Pursuit of Happyness, about his story of being homeless and rearing son while working on getting into the stock industry. The book became a #1 New York Times bestseller and blockbuster movie, starring Will Smith. The movie of the same title went on to receive a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Academy Award.
When the term “renaissance man” was coined, they had Chris Gardner in mind. He is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, international speaker and proud single parent, which are all titles he fought and struggled to own.
After receiving his high school diploma, Chris joined the Navy. After his discharge, he worked as a medical research associate for a scientific supply distributor. With the birth of his son Christopher Gardner Jr., he was determined to find a career that would be both lucrative and fulfilling.
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