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Walton, Sam
2 Reviews
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4-6
This absorbing, accessible biography chronicles the childhood, adolescence, college years, and career of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. Positives and negatives are explored, including Walton's personal shortcomings as well as criticisms of his company. Blumenthal has done a splendid job of not only introducing the man but also making his story relevant and timely. Vignettes, sidebars, graphs, and black-and-white photographs are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2011
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4-6
People to Know Today series.
These books profile well-known contemporary figures in business and popular culture. Each volume provides information about its subject's childhood; later career accomplishments are detailed in generally positive terms. Sidebars discuss such related topics as lawsuits and the savings and loan crisis. Stock photos accompany the dry but adequate treatments. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these People to Know Today titles: Sam Walton, Dr. Phil, and Bill Gates.
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