Frank Lowy: A Second Life
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (767 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0732287782 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jill Margo AM is one of Australia's most respected journalists. Her work has won twenty awards, including two Walkley Awards. . She writes for the Australian Financial Review and has published bestsellers in the fields of biography and health. In 2006, she was awarded the Order of Australia for her pioneering work in journalism and for her contribution to
About the Author Jill Margo AM is one of Australia's most respected journalists. . In 2006, she was awarded the Order of Australia for her pioneering work in journalism and for her contribution to cancer awareness. She writes for the Australian Financial Review and has published bestsellers in the fields of biography and health. Her work has won twenty awards, including two Walkley Awards
And this approach makes A Second Life one of the most enjoyable biographies it's possible to read. It was all about intangible enrichment, of himself and of others. 'Creative non-fiction at its very best Margo has approached Lowy's life as would a story-teller. Now in his mid 80s, Frank Lowy is still a juggernaut. His story - from refugee to multi-billionaire - has become part of Australian folklore. When his son faced an incurable eye disease, Lowy responded by establishing an international institute to research the disease. Since 2000, when his first biography, the bestselling Pushing the Limits, was published, he's kept pushing ahead. He has turned Westfield into one of the largest retail property company in the world, dominating retail in London and Australia. Covering his successes and failures, the controversies and the triumphs, Frank Lowy: A Second Life gives rare insight into this extraordinary man, his strategies, his pain and his achievements. Finally, he completed some long unfinished
Kate Adams said Five Stars. An amazingly outstanding book.. The rise and rise of a brilliant business man Well written story of the rise and rise of a very interesting man who took many clever risks to achieve great wealth and success. It shows Mr Lowy with warts and all. His arrogance and lack of tolerance when dealing with fools and his absolute confidence in his own decisions, Without these faults he would probably be an ordinary man. This book is well worth reading.. "Easy reading, well written and motivating to any businessman" according to Leslie Bassin. Easy reading, well written and motivating to any businessman and entrepreneur. Frank Lowy is an exceptional man and I highly respect him.