Ever since the story of his transformation from homeless, single father to millionaire became known the world over, Chris Gardner - whose life story both inspired the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" and became a number 1 "New York Times" bestseller by the same name - has been inundated with two questions: 'How did you do it?' and 'How can I do it too?'. Gardner's power-packed, transformational reply is the basis of this long anticipated book. If you've had the rug pulled out from under you, or have been dealing with the loss of a home or a job, a financial crisis, or simply can't find the motivation to pursue new challenges, "Start Where You Are" abounds with life lessons that offer hope and provide a road map for starting anew. Accessible and inspirational, this is also the book for anyone ready to launch a personal or professional undertaking, or break generational cycles that hem in their potential.

"Gardner offers practical advice and pragmatic suggestions for tackling life's problems... In 44 'tell-it-like-it-is' chapters...Gardner provides a blueprint for navigating tumultuous times." -- Ebony "This smart and well-written guide includes excellent suggestions for both everyday life and work, with the last sentence summing up Gardner's message: "Accepting responsibility is accepting that your dreams really can come true." The result is hopeful and uplifting. -- Library Journal "Start Where You Are represents the next phase in Gardner's career, offering hope and sound advice in this tough economic climate...Transformative and inspirational." -- BookPage "A book that teaches you how to transform the impossible into the possible." -- Sidney Poitier "Start Where You Are is a must-have, must-read guide to pursuing happiness in changing times. It's not just about surviving as an individual or business in the current economic environment, but about thriving -- personally, collectively, and globally." -- Quincy Jones "With ... Start Where You Are, he is encouraging us all to start where we are and dare to make our lives bigger and stronger, more satisfactory, and better. Chris Gardner is a knock out!" -- Maya Angelou

Chris Gardner is the chief executive officer of Gardner Rich & Company, a multimillion-dollar brokerage with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. An avid philanthropist and motivational speaker, Gardner is a recipient of the Father of the Year Award from the National Fatherhood Initiative. He has two children and resides in Chicago and New York. Mim Eichler Rivas is the author of the acclaimed Beautiful Jim Key, as well as the coauthor of more than eighteen books, including The Pursuit of Happyness and Finding Fish with Antwone Fisher.