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The Secret to Success

By: Eric Thomas
Narrated by: Charles Arrington, Eric Thomas
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Audie Award Finalist, Personal Development, 2014

Reknowned speaker, educator, author, activist and minister, Eric Thomas is rising to national prominence by delivering a high energy message that tells youth through first hand experience how to live up to their full potential and greatness and by breaking the cycles of crime, hopelessness and despair that many face daily. Known for his engagingly personal approach, his messages are both dynamic and inspiring. When coupled with his own cycle-breaking experience, his blunt essays on reality and remarkable ability to reach even the most jaded of minds, has helped thousands of youth nationwide become peak performers academically, spiritually and personally.

Eric has electrified audiences ranging from Fortune 500 companies to urban educators, collegiate athletic programs and inner-city youth development agencies with the message of his own life's struggles and the principles, insights and strategies he used to overcome them. Eric is no stranger to the ills that plague our communities as he was born in Chicago, IL and raised on the streets of Detroit, MI. His childhood and adolescent years were difficult, and his life struggles and personal identity issues were intensified because like so many, he did not establish a relationship with his biological father until his early thirties.

©2011 Eric Thomas (P)2013 Eric Thomas

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Amazing book.

really enjoyed this book it was awesome and it is defenitly a must read .

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Incredible Story!

Second time hearing it. I had my wofe and kids listening to it on the long drive home from a vacay. The kids were engaged and wanted to know what happens next so much that when we made it home, we didn't turn om the T.V., we just kept listening! I feel empowered. If E.T. can make it against all odds, nothing can/will stop me!

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This audio book was very entertaining, encouraging and inspirational.

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Worth money, but was hoping for more

I think the audio book was great, but I wanted to hear more about eric's time as a homeless, sleeping in abandoned buildings, eating out of trash cans, etc. experience. Still yet, the book was enlightening; didn't realize that he had blown so many great opportunities, both during and after his homelessness. Learning this humanized him, instead of making him feel superhuman, and made me think that maybe I could overcome my weaknesses and bad habits too.

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A great story

So, work hard and you can have what ever is you want - Erick Thomas.

Thanks Mister Thomas for this audio book you serve as inspiration for the future generation.

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loved it!

I love it! sorry it took so long to listen to it. please keep writing your story.

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Life altering

I hope to one day shake hands with this brother and thank him for fighting his good fight to success. I'm fighting my own fight and this book gave me some valuable tools to do so.

Thank you Dr. Eric D Thomas, PhD

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Wow wow wow!!

This is absolutely the BEST audiobook I've EVER heard! I LOVE the sound effects, music and other added features that helped bring ET's story ALIVE! I can tell MUCH work and commitment was put into this and it definitely shows! THANK YOU so much Dr. Thomas for not giving up on yourself so that I could be inspired!! God bless you!! And I wish you continued success!

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Exceptional book for exceptional people.

loved it, if it would my life I would do the same. worth it people

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Motivatinal. I would listen to it again.

Eric is a great motivation speaker. Like this book a lot. can't wait for the next one.

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