The Pursuit of Happyness

The #1 New York Times Bestseller — The Life Story That Inspired the Major Motion Picture

'The quintessential rags-to-riches American dream story — amazing and inspirational.' — San Francisco Chronicle Book Review

The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner with Quincy Troupe is one of the most extraordinary true stories ever told — a raw, honest, and ultimately triumphant account of one man's refusal to give up, no matter the odds.

Chris Gardner had nothing. Homeless, broke, and raising his young son alone on the streets of San Francisco, he had every reason to quit. Instead, he fought his way from sleeping in subway stations and church shelters to becoming a successful stockbroker and eventually founding his own multimillion-dollar brokerage firm. This is the story of how he did it.

What You'll Experience:

• A gripping, deeply personal account of homelessness, fatherhood, and survival
• The relentless determination and resilience that turned despair into success
• The power of a father's love as the ultimate motivator
• Lessons in grit, self-belief, and the refusal to accept failure as final
• The real story behind the beloved Will Smith film

Raw, moving, and profoundly inspiring, The Pursuit of Happyness is a testament to the human spirit — proof that no matter where you start, you can choose where you end up.

The book that inspired a generation. A must-read for anyone who has ever dared to dream.