The Pursuit of Happyness book by Chris Gardner

@maezee (41988)
United States
September 27, 2016 10:49am CST
Has anyone else read this book? I finished this last night - was surprised that it only took me a few days to read. It's a memoir, which the big-time movie with Will Smith was based off of. Have you read this? What did you think? Which did you prefer - the movie or the book? The book seems a lot different than the movie - we learn about Gardner's rough childhood, abusive step-father, and a lot of other elements of his life. Also, it seems like Gardner's homelessness was overstated in the movie versus the book. All in all a great book, though. I love the tragedy to triumph stories. If you read this, what did you think? Have you read anything good lately?
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lini b
@teenspirit (1597)
• Israel
27 Sep 16
no...maybe i will read something tomorrow
maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
1 Oct 16
Yeah! Its a great book but also a decent movie as well!
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lini b
@teenspirit (1597)
• Israel
1 Oct 16
@maezee what you prefer? movie or book?
Jasmin Cottontail
@JasminCottontail (57)
• Philippines
1 Oct 16
Never read the book to be honest but I think the film was great! Will Smith really did it when he played as Gardner. I think it's one of the best inspiring movie ever.
maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
1 Oct 16
Yeah! The book is a little different than the movie but both are very good. I love the inspirational vibe also!
Rama krishna
@raki369 (1025)
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27 Sep 16
I Had watch " The Pursuit of Happyness " Movie. This is my favorite movie for ever.
maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
1 Oct 16
Yes! I really liked it too although its hard to watch / very emotional at times.
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