Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? by Reginald F. Lewis

What emerges is a vivid portrait of a proud, fiercely determined individual with a razor-sharp tongue and an intellect to match who would settle for nothing less than excellence from himself and others. Based on Lewis's unfinished autobiography, as well as scores of interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, the book cuts through the myth and media hype to reveal the man behind the legend. Despite the notoriety surrounding Lewis's financial coups, little has been written about the life of this remarkable man.

At the time of his death in 1993, his personal fortune was estimated in excess of $400 million and his vast commercial empire spanned four continents. When six-year-old Reginald Lewis overheard his grandparents discussing employment discrimination against African Americans, he asked, Why should white guys have all the fun?' This self-assured child would grow up to become the CEO of Beatrice International and one of the most successful entrepreneurs ever. What emerges is a vivid portrait of a proud, fiercely determined individual with a razor-sharp tongue - and an intellect to match - who would settle for nothing less than excellence from himself and others.Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? is the inspiring story of Reginald Lewis: lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist and the wealthiest black man in American history. Based on Lewis’s unfinished autobiography, as well as scores of interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, the book cuts through the myth and media hype to reveal the man behind the legend. Despite the notoriety surrounding Lewis’s financial coups, little has been written about the life of this remarkable man. At the time of his death in 1993, his personal fortune was estimated in excess of ＄400 million and his vast commercial empire spanned four continents. The true story of resolute immigration lawyer and activist Loida Lewis, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun begins with Loida’s adventure-packed Philippine upbringing.

When six-year-old Reginald Lewis overheard his grandparents discussing employment discrimination against African Americans, he asked, ＂Why should white guys have all the fun?＂ This self-assured child would grow up to become the CEO of Beatrice International and one of the most successful entrepreneurs ever. During his lifetime, he left a gift for African-American entrepreneurs: Why Should White Guys Have. Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? is the inspiring story of Reginald Lewis: lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist - and the wealthiest black man in American history. In 1993, following a brain cancer diagnosis, Reginald Lewis faced an untimely death at 50.

Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? by Reginald F. Lewis