chris gardner in the pursuit of happiness

Gardner published his autobiography out of a desire to shed light on these universal issues and show they do not have to define you. Gardner’s second book, Start Where You Are: Life Lessons in Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be will be published on May 12, 2009.īorn Februin Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Christopher Paul Gardner’s childhood was marked by poverty, domestic violence, alcoholism, sexual abuse and family illiteracy.

Gardner was an associate producer on the film.

Will Smith starred as Gardner and received Academy Award, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations for his performance. The movie is the #2 all-time domestic grossing drama. Gardner was also the inspiration for the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” released by Columbia Pictures in December 2006. In paperback, the book spent over twenty weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into fourteen languages. The amazing story of Gardner’s life was published as an autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness, (Amistad/Harper Collins) in May 2006, and became a New York Times and Washington Post #1 bestseller. Gardner is also a passionate philanthropist whose work has been recognized by many esteemed organizations. Conquering grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, Gardner is an avid motivational and aspirational speaker, addressing the keys to overcoming obstacles and breaking cycles. Gardner w Christopher Gardner is the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Christopher Gardner is the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Chris gardner in the pursuit of happiness