“Every person who dreams of building a great business must read this book. Sam Walton set the standard for listening to his customers and listening to the people who do the work. In addition to being a great entrepreneur and business leader, Sam Walton was, above all, a fine, decent, kind, generous man. I will miss him. We all will miss him.”

—H. Ross Perot

“The book is loaded with folksy, often-humorous anecdotes from Mr. Walton, his family and Wal-Mart employees and retirees.”

—The Atlanta Constitution

“Written in folksy, conversational style ... it’s also genuine Sam Walton.”

—Green Bay Press-Gazette

“A portrait of a good ol’ boy business wizard, a man unruined by wealth.”

—Los Angeles Times Book Review

“The book’s straightforward, no-nonsense style reflects Walton’s rock-ribbed personality.... Among the many anecdotal passages scattered through the book are testimonials from Wal-Mart associates about how Walton’s incentive programs transformed their lives.”

—The San Diego Union-Tribune

“This autobiography is inspiring, fast-paced and action-packed, and reflects the dynamic personality of Walton and his success in creating Wal-Mart.”

—The Joplin Globe

“A folksy, down-to-earth autobiography ... [Walton’s] enthusiasm is high-spirited and innocent of posturing, making for entertaining reading.”

—Anniston Star

“It is an inspiring tale, another of our ‘only in America’ sagas.”

— San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune

“Sam Walton helped start a revolution in the discount industry.... How did he do it—in rural Arkansas, of all places?”

—The Flint Journal 2kFU/EsQFyBbh6q5iAM6kk/Up8sbvTcVwqaYxXgGZGZ4WFjQ/SC2M4ftcT136q4r