Works by
Chris Gardner
(aka Christopher Gardner,
Christopher P. Gardner)
(Writer)
[1954 - ]

• The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) by Chris Gardner with Quincy Troupe and Mim Eichler Rivas
  A triumphant, modern-day Horatio Alger story—based on the life that inspired the major motion picture—The Pursuit of Happyness is a memoir that will have you rooting for the underdog as it stirs you to pursue your own dreams.
  
  Abandoned by his own father and left to the vicious rage of a mean-spirited and abusive stepfather, Chris Gardner made a vow that no matter what happened in his life, he'd be a committed father figure to his children. Yet even the most well intentioned would have been excused for breaking that vow if confronted by the challenges that Gardner faced, circumstances that left him and his toddler son homeless, living on the streets of San Francisco. But rather than give up his son, Gardner continued to pursue his dream of becoming a successful stockbroker—despite having neither Wall Street experience nor even a college degree. Now a successful broker and the founder of Gardner Rich & Company, a multimillion-dollar brokerage firm, Gardner epitomizes what it takes to claim the American Dream, even when others would doubt you.
  Movie (2006) Gabriele Muccino, Director with Jaden Smith and Will Smith  DVD VHS

See also:

• Benchmarking: A Guide for Your Journey to Best-Practice Processes (2001) by Chris Gardner, Cynthia Raybourn, Lisa Higgins,  and Mardi Coers
  As one of the titles in the American Productivity & Quality Center’s Passport to Success series, Benchmarking: A Guide for Your Journey to Best-Practice Processes provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to achieve benchmarking success.
  
  Based on years of research into the practices of leading organizations, this book, written by experienced APQC benchmarkers, highlights various types of benchmarking and APQC’s benchmarking methodology. Supported by examples of best practices and tips from actual practitioners, it examines preparation and planning, participation, data collection, data analysis, and measurement.