Title: The Book of Irwin Gould (IDG)
Author: Irwin Gould
Publisher: Readersmagnet LLC
ISBN: 979-8890912978
Pages: 84
Genre: Biography
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda

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The Book of Irwin Gould (IDG) is a touching and perspective-shifting biography that follows successful businessman Irwin Gould’s journey from his birthplace in the Caribbean Virgin Islands to the bustling city of New York, and on to feature in some of the Hollywood blockbuster movies of all time.

Steeped in the right amounts of humor and candor, the text begins with Author Gould shedding a glimpse into his childhood indicating that God was a central figure in their home, and as the eldest of six, he was expected to set a good example for his younger siblings. His father, an overzealous disciplinarian, believed in the literal meaning of sparing the rod and spoiling the child as in most Caribbean households. On his sixteenth birthday, Gould ran away from home to seek his independence away from his father’s tough disciplinarian tactics. He would later leave for the United States and to New York City after nearly losing his life when Hurricane Hugo swept across the Caribbean leaving total devastation in its wake.

The author goes ahead to reveal how he landed various roles in the film industry, starting as a young inexperienced man who had no idea where that journey would take him. He is unflinchingly honest in sharing with readers the small roles that he was featured in and the big opportunities that came calling like The Transporter 2, Miami Vice, and Bad Boys 2. Along the way, Gould highlights the joys, triumphs, challenges, and experiences on his path to success. He pairs this story with photographic renderings that add to its authenticity.

Knowledge is a key to the world, but wisdom offers us solutions on how to tap into untapped waters. And the best way to increase your wisdom is to read books; The Book of Irwin Gould (IDG) is one such book. Now with skilled experience in the movie industry, a television series, and numerous commercials, Irwin Gould offers practical advice to many who may want to venture into this competitive industry. He further encourages his reading audience to love and accept themselves as they are and never count themselves out or unqualified. He however is quick to point out the values of patience, perseverance, and resilience in pursuing your goals.

The Book of Irwin Gould (IDG) by Irwin Gould stirs up the self-help and biography genres with his fresh avant-garde lessons and street smarts with an inspiring story as its feather in the cap. It’s one of those books that I can undoubtedly call a self-investment.