Books The pursuit of happiness

 The book is a New York Times bestseller and a true rags-to-riches memoir. It details the astounding saga of Chris Gardner, a former Navy man and research prodigy, who found himself part of the working homeless in San Francisco with his toddler son. Motivated by the promise to never abandon his child, he persevered through immense hardship, including sleeping in public restrooms and shelters, while pursuing a career in high finance. The narrative is an inspirational story of resilience, determination, and achieving the American Dream, ultimately leading to Gardner becoming a successful self-made millionaire on Wall Street.