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It's neat how some rap references, lip-service to integrity, and some local color about Berkeley hippies can make a multi-millionaire's story seem sympathetic,
by jonstewart 8y ago
It's neat how some rap references, lip-service to integrity, and some local color about Berkeley hippies can make a multi-millionaire's story seem sympathetic, given it's about hiring a CFO who ultimately went to jail for accounting fraud.
- bbcbasic 8y agoGood ol tldrs. Thanks chump. I didn't want to read all that.
- browsercoin 8y agoi disagree, Ben writes a really good account of growin up in the 'hood' and shares some unique socioeconomic perspectives from the descendants of ideological enemy, their grandfather being the founder of American Communist party, also being Jewish to add. Rarely do autobiographies leave such lasting impression but the "Hard Thing About..." book was a really transparent look at Ben's humanity IMHO. Usually I would not hesitate to share cynicism but I find Ben resonates better with people like me who also grew up in the 'hood' and are tryna make it.
- jiveturkey 8y agoHis entire book is like that. On the one hand, it does rub the wrong way. I'm supposed to believe this is a man of and from the street? OTOH, it adds useful background color to his story. Probably finely studied and tuned for publication, but still useful. You should check out the audiobook.
- monochromatic 8y agoAnd firing her for something she did at a previous job that you believe was accidental.