My American Success Story: Always the First; Never the Last is the autobiography of Roy Roberts; who became the highest ranking African American executive in the history of General Motors Corporation and the global auto industry. Roberts transformed GM plants; merged its Pontiac and GMC divisions; and coined the term "right-sizing" during a critical period of upheaval and transformation for the U.S. auto industry. My American Success Story chronicles Roberts' spectacular corporate career; community involvement (including his 2011-2013 role as emergency manager of Detroit Public Schools) and fulfilling personal life; highlighted by his 40-year marriage to Maureen; his wife. A consistent theme of Roberts' story is his determination to share success by opening doors for others. As he puts it: "It's not a sin to be the first; it's a sin to be the last."
#1740617 in Books Bryer Harry T 2011-04-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .26 x 5.98l; .38 #File Name: 0983258309110 pagesHidden Genius
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Third-party story feels like heresayBy G. T. HoodThe story of Frank Mann is truly an inspiration; and the low rating is not intended as a critique on his accomplishments. The writer is telling the story of his brother who told him the story of his long and unlikely friendship with an elderly black man who just happened to have been a trusted associate of Howard Hughes.The particulars of the story are fascinating; but the written treatment leaves much to be desired.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GoodBy Reva EverettI found this book to be an important part of history. A lot of history. Good Read2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. It's my fourth copy of the book.By Customeras described
