I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read. I would recommend it to anyone, in fact I already have. Certainly worth the $15 it cost me. Not a book to read if you are looking for a How to Guide to be successful, but I do feel that it is a great example of how to focus your energy into projects that you love. Frank expresses great passion for all of his projects, the successes and failures alike.

Anyone who has given up on themselves and thinks they cannot amount to anything given their circumstances should read this book. It should be a required read in High Schools across Canada.

If you ever think you have no chance at succeeding or that your options are limited, think of Frank living on the streets shivering from the cold and what he has achieved with his life so far. No excuses!

This book was an absolutely moving read. It will make you want to get off the couch and hug your family. For a man to grow up in living conditions like he did and end up being one of the most successful men in Canada is highly inspirational. It teaches you that you can do anything in the world that you set your mind to. You can overcome alcoholism and earn a million dollars if you set your mind to it.
The book also teaches you to get involved and network with anyone. That's how you have to work your way up, you have to use the connections you come across. Without the connections, Frank O'Dea would not be in the position he is in now.
This book was highly inspirational from a business standpoint and a personal standpoint. This is a must read book if you need a little picker up.

It is a wonderful story that is very well written and flows well. The author makes the reader feel at home with the story, not like a distant observer who is have trouble keeping up. In that opening chapter you are right there with him. It is like that all the way through the book. This is truly a great Canadian success story of just an ordinary guy dealing with extraodinary situations. Well worth the read.