Fire in the Hole!

The Untold Story of My Traumatic Life and Explosive Success

De: Bob Parsons

Narrado por: Bob Parsons

In Fire in the Hole!, Bob Parsons, founder of GoDaddy, shares his story of extraordinary success as a self-made serial entrepreneur.

Born in the tough town of East Baltimore to parents who were inveterate gamblers, billionaire philanthropist Bob Parsons’ early years were marked by hardship and financial struggle. While he vowed his own children would never lack for anything, never did he imagine the wealth he would one day amass as the founder of Parsons Technology, GoDaddy, PXG Golf, and YAM Worldwide.

In his literary debut, Fire in the Hole!, this extraordinary entrepreneur recounts the exploits of his youth, his hellish days at the mercy of Catholic school nuns, his harrowing tour of combat duty in Vietnam as a US Marine, his pioneering contributions to the software and internet industries, and his latest ventures in power sports, golf, real estate, and marketing.

Along the way, we witness his remarkable resilience as he copes with his mother’s mental illness and his father’s struggles, battles PTSD resulting from both his childhood and war traumas, and mounts a quest to find new and effective treatments for himself and others who suffer from this affliction. He strongly supports veterans organizations, and believing in the concept of paying it forward, has awarded grants to more than ninety-six charities and organizations worldwide through the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.

Perhaps the only thing that has come easy to Parsons is his gift for storytelling. His reflections are at turns heartbreaking, heartwarming, hilarious, and inspiring. If ever there were a story about a self-made man whose wealth can be measured as much by the contents of his heart as by the contents of his bank account, this is it.

More than anything, Fire in the Hole! is a “can’t pause,” damn good listen!

©2024 Robert Parsons (P)2024 Forefront Books

What more could a book offer? 

Just finished listening to the last page on the bus traveling thru the plus countryside of South Korea. I have tears and I’ll never forget every page.
Respectfully, Scott Robinson

Great audiobook period.

A wise man once told me “life is all about the stories”. Parson’s stories are epic and the author tells them with passion and a style that’s distinctive to say the least! Funny, sad, with some self help weaved in. Loved Fire in this audible format.

Unbelievable story

I bought a set of PXG clubs prior to listening to this. Not knowing anything other I liked how the clubs felt. After learning all about Bob Parsons from his childhood thru his military career to business ventures I have even more respect for the brand PXG and Bob. I love how the book is read by him. Would recommend this book to anyone who who enjoys a very well written auto biography not just for the golfers out there.

Friend

He sounds like a good friend. Was a little hard to listen to during the PTSD really brought back memories. But thanks.

Honesty

Telling a rags to riches story that seemed like we were ‘buddies’.. but never getting lost in the telling. 👏