Download or read book Eight Dollars and A Dream: My American Journey written by Raj Gupta and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÒEight Dollars and a Dream tells of a remarkable personal and professional journey by one of AmericaÕs premier CEOs and corporate directors. Raj Gupta, working with Syd Havely, offers a candid and captivating story, told with passion and special appreciation for how family, mentors and other leaders transformed him and how he in turn changed his world, a compelling account for all who are navigating a corner office, a boardroom, or their life course. Ò Ð Michael Useem, Professor and Director of the Leadership Center, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania ÒRaj's story is the American dream writ large with a focus on what is really important in life. I have had the privilege of working with Raj for many years and have seen his qualities as a business leader firsthand. But I have benefitted even more by watching his example of how to lead one's life with dignity, integrity, and grace. This is a book that needs to be read!Ó Ð Bill McNabb, Chairman and CEO, The Vanguard Group, Inc.