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Dear Chris,
You changed my life today….
Thank God for you.

WOW, AmaZing and a wonderful Book, I really felt you and what a Wonderful,busy and determined person, MAN you are..My life renewed and greatful that I read your PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, because I beleive we all are looking for that,,I am very interested in reading “Start where you Are”..I do believe that this is the book for me..because I too have a PSD, I really have an exciting business proposal that I am very interesting in starting and would very much like to know your opinion and also the marketing ideas, issues and if this would be a Great business to go into, of my own.Also, Im looking forward to . Reading More meeting you in Denver. this weekend. Hopefully, I can take you to have a cup of coffee, LOL and see how I can get where or 1/3 of where you are with Good and Hard Work., I believe that “WE MUST THANK GOD FOR OUR BLESSINGS, SO WE MAYBE BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS.
Thank you so much for your time and knowledge in Sharing your life experiences and care with (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Take Care…Sharon

prev note was in Denver 10/3/2009,

Thank you Mr. Gardner (and your staff) for a peak into a small part of your life. The blogs, videos, photos, etc. are so inspiring that I’ve decided to take action and start where I am.

I am a life/long artist (dancer/actress), new mother (to a two-year old girl), and wife (to the man in my life who supports me unconditionally).

For years I believed that I could not be an artist and a business woman. I now stand proudly in my belief that I can do anything. I’ve always had an interest in business/entrepreneurship and now I am pursuing it, unapologetically.

Thank you again.
You’ll be hearing from me soon!
Tumaini Rivera

Sir m from india and just want to convey that you that you have giving me my lost hope!

Sir you are an amazing person and if i could even become tiny percent of what you are i would consider myself as the most fortunate!

I want to pursue a career where in i am answerable to my ownself and prove that m not disposable as many think!

Love ya

Nilesh

Thank you! You often write very interesting articles. You improved my mood.

Dear Mr. Cris:
I write you from Spain. I have just seen the movie and known the history of your life. I deeply admire you. You inspire to the rest of the people to being good persons.
I will never give up with my dreams.
I will say to you in my language: Muchas gracias!

Hi Chris

My name is Kate Rogalska. I am Polish woman leaving and – as you could say – pursuing my dream of happiness in London. I was born and raised in communist Poland, in typical family with drinking, violent father, undervalued and scared mother, and two younger siblings which I was a mother figure for some time. Times were interesting enough- with political transformation but no changes in mentality of being helpless and constantly oppressed – I always felt I was leaving somebody else’s life rather than mine. Since I moved to England 6 years ago I know what life can be – how hard and challenging, but worthy and beautiful.
When I was reading your book (The pursuit of happyness), I felt your loneliness amongst adults and their cruelty, I understood luck of role model in your life and I smiled, remembering my cravings for cigarettes when the times where bad for me. I too had to make those choices of having something to eat or buying a ticket to get to work or collage. Although never been on the street I was homeless for almost a year, leaving under friend’s roof. One of my previous jobs was to manage hostels for homeless, refugees, young, single mothers and ex convicts. I have seen and heard a lot of stories… sometimes so sad that some of my friends are having difficulties to believe me…
I am writing to you to appreciate you and your spirit you share so honestly and openly with others.
I am writing to you because:
You could be an alcoholic like your father; I could be an alcoholic like my father
You could become a violent man, with wrong attitude to life; I have been in violent relationship and one day I almost grabbed the knife to hurt my abuser.
You believed you are worth more, that you and your children deserve more and better. I had to learn to believe that – after years of putting myself down and everybody else in front.
I am writing to you because you are black and I am white and coming from completely different backgrounds - we both know what “being green” means.
Thank you for listening.
Kate

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Your movie was very inspirational and entertaning. Your struggles through life made me realize how easy i have it and to appreaciate what i have.

the art is real lovely, and it is so expressional. You are so creative and unique with your books and art works. God Bless America<33
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HEllo Mr. Gardner I would like to take the time to say that your candid life bio has inspired me to explore my pursuit for happiness.

Your movie pursuit of happyness really touched me and i learned a lot from it thank you for making it. i learned that life is tough and its not easy cause there is always someone bring you down.

i loved your movie it was fun and entertaining

i am sorry for what you have been through. however i am proud that you never gave up and kept pressing forward. i cried a lot in the movie. it was so haertwarming. i thought that will smith portrayed you so great that i think he sort of knew what you were really going through. i know for a fact that many as well as i will follow in your steps if evr in your situation adn will nit give up. it was a inspirational movie.

dear chris,

i think its amazing how that u cn still stay srtong after all the things u went through. u showed us that no matter what our situation is we had to stay strong not just for ourselves but for other people

thank you!!!

I love your life story. It tought me to stay strong even if everything is against you. I am going to remember that there are people who have worse problems than me. I am soon going to have divorceparents. Happy Holiday Chris Gardner and have a great and happy new year!

i go to lindenwold high school and his movie and life story has inspired me. altough he was going through hard times he never gave up. Chris gardner deserves everything he has gotten and more.

you are a strong bright man…you been through so much and you still made it….you and your son are good indepedent people…the moviee was da best..i learned alot about it…sometimes there are days wen i bee goiin throw my problems but its no where compare too yu….there was times when i will doo thiings without evening thinking or even care wat i did to da ones i hurt…but i became stronger…you are my inspiration 11

Hello Mr.Gardner. I am a high school student that watched the movie “The pursuit of Happiness” which was of course based on your life. You wanna know something? I learned a lot from you. I learned that no matter what obstacles come about in your life that stop you from persuing your dreams, you can always over come those obstacles. So thank you Mr.Gardner for sharing your story with the world and inspiring young people of today like me.

Mr. Gardner, your life experience was a tradgedy. I am so happy how you turned out. You let many people know that there is a way out of anything. All you have to do is try, keep trying, and you will succeed. You show me that for everything i have i need to accept and not be greedy because many people out there doesnt have half the things i have. So, i need to appreciate what i have and how to use it spraingly.

I feel it is a very nice picture and statement.

Ola, Chris Garner, moro no Brasil e seu filme aqui é muito assistido, voce é um exemplo de homem, guerreiro e vitorioso, parabéns!!!me espelho em voce!!

Hi Chris, I just watched the movie DVD “The Pursuit of Happyness” with a group of friends. I even went to search you in live interview from the Youtube. There were many exciting and fruitful discussion among my group of friends after watching the DVD together. You are indeed very inspiring and had provoked many of us to think about life. One of the very interesting observations that we had was that we found you did not possess any bitterness despite your difficult circumstances, even though you did not even have a pleasant childhood. With this, I’m a little curious, may I ask how did you manage your emotion throughout your difficult years and is it true that you did not harbor bitterness or blame others for your previous mishap? I believe you have so much to offer in your life from your advise.

Thank you very much….

Phil

You are definitely an inspiration. It’s like a lifeline to this burned out single divorced mother of 7 children, working for $9k a year and living in a 2 bedroom house… Although 5 of my children are currently in college, its still very hard to see the forest for the trees when I’m feeling stranded on a desert island and wondering how much longer can I hang in there before I can experience the fruits of all the laboring, struggling and suffering.

I’m unemployed for the 1st time in 25 yrs. It’s been less than 6 mos, & I’m reading Start Where You Are as part of my personal development. I’m mildly annoyed by a stmt made in Lesson #41, God’s in the Details, keyword: Reverence.  The reader is told that the next time they see someone on the street begging, if they want to help, before leaving a restaurant to have their half-eaten food wrapped up to go and to hand it to the next hungry person who crosses their path.  NONSENSE! Who wants to eat something you’ve already breathed on and picked over?  Where is the DIGNITY in that?  If a person really wanted to help another human being, at least you can afford them
their dignity with a FRESH, HOT sandwich or whatever your money can manage.  POVERTY doesn’t equate to LESS RESPECT!

hi

im a teatcher from Portugal in Europe and i have many students with difficulties in finding their own way. All have different social problems and it is not easy for us teachers motivate them. Then in class we watched the movie “Pursuit of Happiness”. And for the first time I saw in their eyes a hope for the future.
With this message I wonder if it is possible to exchange ideas with Chris Gardner or send us a letter or message.
More informations about us send a message.

thanks for your time

Humbled and encouraged by your story.  Thankful for your example of vision, education, hard work and faith.

I’m adding your story to a “shoebox” I’m preparing for each of my children and pray that it inspires them as it has also touched me.

God Bless

Dear Mr. Gardner,
I hereby parabenizalo and cheer for your knowledge and talent in which God has placed on his hands, and with victory and a lot of guts and determination you have managed to do what was necessary to “survive” in a courageous and humble.
I’m Bruno Ferreira 25AN I’m black I have 1 meter and 89 centimeters live in Brazil and do not speak English Fluently’m using google (translator) to express my words.
I wonder if there is any possibility of an exchange to learn and study there.
No work today as Citibank analyst crÊtito and not gathered together the money necessary.
I graduated in Business Administration Finance from univercidade Zumbi dos Palmares and I univercidade economy in a city where I live.
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I thank you,
A strong hug for you and your family.
Regards,
Bruno Ferreira.

Mr Gardner,

Just recently I picked up the audio version of “Start where you are.“at our local library. Thanks! I am only on disc 5 so far and you have made me laugh, cry and think. I am in sales and was driving in Chicago so you know what traffic is like when you got to the “pen and the business card” I almost lost it. I have looked at people I am associated with and wondered on the days that they didn’t have a pen what the heck they were thinking. Obviously not about making a sale.

Tears rolled when you speak of your children. I was also a single father kids 4 and 12 when mom decided to leave. That was the sales pitch of my life. She wanted to party and through it all I sat as calmly as I could muster and explained that if she wanted to go and party she didn’t need the kids hanging on her. I would take custody and she could see them whenever she wanted. Whatever I said I said it right because I got custody, even the judge couldn’t believe it. But she didn’t fight it. I have been happy about that decision ever since. The youngest turn 30 this year and is earning a masters while working full time.

You have stirred up a thousand thoughts with your comments and the parallels in our lives up to a point are uncanny. I am adopted. I know my mother now passed. My step father, the only father I have ever known was a career Navy man and I followed and served in the Navy from 1969 to 1976. As I said I took responsibility for my children and raised them. Now I am an Independent Sales Representative. There are many other little things that parallel your story but I don’t want to bore anyone.

The last thing I wanted to thank you for is the force with which you put your faith out front no apologies. It is refreshing and uplifting. May God continue to bless you as you touch so many lives.

Have a wonderful Easter!
Lance Davenport

Chris, I don’t want to embarrass you by going on at too much length about how much respect I have for you, but I wanted to simply say that this world could use a few thousand more of you.
We would have most of our problems under control in a flash, and the rest well underway of getting there, too.
I also must say how great it is to see how gladly you share your wealth of knowledge, character, and faith to the betterment of anyone you see needs help.
You, sir, understand what the Bible and the wisest of people have always know, which is that the best way to help those in need is not to simply do for them, but instead to SHOW THEM THE WAY.
You are a giant, and I pray for a very long and fruitful quest in your personal mission for success in all things.
God bless you, Chris!

hermano no se nada de ingles pero estoy seguro que vos sabes español, acabo de ver la pelicula basada en tu vida ,es admirable tu vida ,la mia no esta lejos de ser lo mismo por lo que tu historia me resulto inspiradora , me gustaria saber que es de la vida de tu hijo chris y como sigue la relacion entre ustedes,no te dije soy de argentina,saludos.

I would like to send my Book the Hard copy to have signed with my name. I have the Pursit of Happyness which I received at a booksigning in Denver Co. However I purchased the Start where you Are and would like to have it signed with my name,, to SHARON. Where could or would I need to sent this book? to have to signed and returned to me..Your attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. 
Thanks, Sharon M.

You are an inspiration

Hi Chris appreciated, thank you for placing at the disposal of all their life experience, is simply fascinating. As there are no barriers when it wants to achieve something, I started to look for an online translator to bring this text to your language. I’m Venezuelan, and I would love to meet and make contact with you. I send you a hug and wish continued success in your life.

P.D.: no hablo ni escribo ingles, si consigue algun error gramatical, excuseme!

Dear Mr.Gardner,
I’ve just finished reading your book Start Where You Are and I have no words to express my gratitude.THANKS A MILLION for writing this book. If I have to describe your writings, I have to say it was LIFE CHANGING. I have been searching for guidance and for answers to my innermost doubts for so long and I am happy to have finally found it in your book. Also, your movie PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS moved me to tears. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the wisdom and life lessons I longed for.

I don’t speak english, but CHRIS GARDNER IS THE BEST. INSPIRATION, COURAGE, STRENGTH. Rafael from Brazil

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