If I Could Tell You Just One Thing... Encounters with Remarkable People and Their Most Valuable Advice (Self Improvement Books, Motivational Books, Ethics and Morality, Graduation Gifts)

by Richard Reed, Samuel Kerr (Illustrator), Samuel Kerr (Photographer)

Overview

"I found so many wonderful pearls of wisdom from remarkable game-changers.... If you're looking for inspiration or useful life lessons, I recommend you pick up a copy." —Richard Branson

Discover invaluable wisdom from 50 of today's most remarkable, diverse, and influential voices in an engaging collection of profiles:If I Could Tell You Just One Thing... presents life lessons from some of today's most accomplished voices in an engaging collection of profiles including: President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Stephen Fry, Dame Judi Dench, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Caitlyn Jenner, Margaret Atwood, Sir David Attenborough, Annie Lennox, Sir Richard Branson, Jude Law, Harry Belafonte, Simon Cowell, Jo Malone and James Corden.

Paired with a specially commissioned pen-and-ink portrait, each essay and its illuminating nugget of life advice is gathered together and is sure to surprise, entertain, and encourage readers—and leave a lasting impression.

From advice for grads, to guidance on work and relationships, creativity, spirituality, and survival, there are words in these pages that will comfort, motivate, and inspire.

If I Could Tell You Just One Thing is a collection of the very best advice from some of the world's most successful and extraordinary people.

• Beautifully displayed images and text spread throughout to motivate and inspire.
• Makes an enduring and inspirational gift for graduations, birthdays, or for someone who is embarking on a new adventure.

Author Richard Reed is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cofounder of Innocent Drinks, the Innocent Foundation, and Art Everywhere.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452165158
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	04/03/2018
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	270,361
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Richard Reed is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cofounder of Innocent Drinks, the Innocent Foundation, and Art Everywhere. He lives in the UK.

Samuel Kerr has created a body of work that spans portraiture, print design, art direction, and brand identities for clients such as Coca-Cola, Gillette, and Paul Smith. He lives in the UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction xiii

In the Bubble with President Clinton 1

Marina Abramovic Is Present 5

Terry Waite, a Patient Man 11

The Eloquent Mr. Fry 15

The Erotic Intelligence of Esther Perel 21

Peace Talks with Patrisse Khan-Cullors 27

Margaret Atwood, Agony Aunt 35

On Vacation with Simon Cowell 41

Martha Lane Fox, Fairy Godmother 2.0 47

Harry Belafonte, Kingsman 53

The Lesser Spotted Sir David Attenborough 59

The Real Ari Emanuel 65

Squaddie Banter with Corporal Andy Reid 71

Sir Richard Branson, Island Man 77

Katie Piper, Super Role Model 83

Michael Bloomberg, New York's Finest 89

Andy Murray, Drought Breaker 93

Dr. Maki Mandela's Shoes 97

Super Mario Testino 101

No Secrets with Caitlyn Jenner 107

Anthony Bourdain: Lean, Mean Grilling Machine 113

Doing Time with Alexander McLean 119

Breakfast with Bill Gates Edward Docx 125

The Essence of Jo Malone 135

Bear Grylls, Born Survivor 141

The Education of Dambisa Moyo 147

The Beat of Mickey Hart 151

Nancy Hollander, Jiu-Jitsu Lawyer 155

Jude's Law 161

Ahmed "Kathy" Kathrada and Denis Goldberg, Freedom Fighters 167

Lily Ebert, Auschwitz Survivor 173

The Heartbreaking Genius of Richard Curtis 179

Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, Model Citizen 183

Up All Night with Indra Nooyi 187

Face Time with Ueli Steck 193

The Two Voices of Annie Lennox 197

Inside Heston Blumenthal 201

Gloves Off with Laila Ali 207

Jony Ive Just Says No 213

Lord Waheed Alli, Champion of Gentlemen 217

Olivia Colman Cleans Up 223

The Enduring James Rhodes 229

David Eagleman's Vast Ignorance 235

Alain de Botton, Ghost Hunter 243

Ruby Wax's Funny Mind 249

In the Dark with Shep Gordon 253

Absolutely Lumley 257

James Corden, Man of the World 261

At One with the Dalai Lama 267

Muchas Gracias 272

Index 274

Behind the Book 278

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2018
Reminiscent of Timothy Ferriss's Tribe of Mentors, this illuminating collection from entrepreneur, philanthropist, and radio presenter Reed and illustrator Kerr ushers in guidance from well-known people (e.g., Simon Cowell, Margaret Atwood, the Dalai Lama, etc.) who have risen to the heights of stardom but also endured unimaginable horrors or experiences more mundane. Morsels of advice from those featured include "acknowledge all people with respect," "listen rather than talk," and "work your bloody bollocks off." VERDICT Solid recommendations from those who have gone through the gauntlet and are flourishing.

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