--- product_id: 12525144 title: "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire" price: "€ 70.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/12525144-why-should-white-guys-have-all-the-fun-how-reginald store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Global business empire insights Entrepreneurship & corporate takeover strategy Used book in good condition Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire **Price:** € 70.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Own the story that rewrites the rules of success! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire - **How much does it cost?** € 70.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/12525144-why-should-white-guys-have-all-the-fun-how-reginald) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Global Empire Blueprint:** Learn how Lewis built a billion-dollar empire spanning four continents. - • **Legacy of a Trailblazer:** Discover the inspiring journey of Reginald Lewis, the wealthiest Black businessman in American history. - • **Entrepreneurship Reimagined:** Gain unique insights into buying and scaling businesses rather than starting from scratch. - • **From Harvard to Wall Street:** Follow Lewis’s rise from law school to mastering high-stakes corporate takeovers. - • **Empowerment Through Storytelling:** A must-read for young professionals craving motivation and real-world business wisdom. ## Overview This used book chronicles Reginald Lewis’s extraordinary life as a pioneering Black entrepreneur who built a multi-billion dollar global business empire. Based on his unfinished autobiography and extensive interviews, it offers rare insights into his legal acumen, corporate takeover strategies, and philanthropic vision. Highly rated and ranked among top business biographies, it’s an essential read for aspiring professionals seeking inspiration and practical lessons in overcoming adversity and achieving excellence. ## Description Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? is the inspiring story of Reginald Lewis: lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist — and the wealthiest black man in American history. When six-year-old Reginald Lewis overheard his grandparents discussing employment discrimination against African Americans, he asked, “Why should white guys have all the fun?" This self-assured child would grow up to become the CEO of Beatrice International and one of the most successful entrepreneurs ever. At the time of his death in 1993, his personal fortune was estimated in excess of $400 million and his vast commercial empire spanned four continents. Despite the notoriety surrounding Lewis's financial coups, little has been written about the life of this remarkable man. Based on Lewis's unfinished autobiography, as well as scores of interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, the book cuts through the myth and media hype to reveal the man behind the legend. What emerges is a vivid portrait of a proud, fiercely determined individual with a razor-sharp tongue — and an intellect to match — who would settle for nothing less than excellence from himself and others. Review: Great book, and leaves a lesson. - Ok I listened to the audio book first, but since I’ve been in my teenage years I’ve always been intrigued by the cover of this book which made me need a physical copy. So I read a second time. It’s a great book and definitely makes you feel like you’re in his world of business and each step of his life. I think it’s hard to criticize a book that is about someone’s actual life if you didn’t know them personally. But truly there’s not much not to like, other than of course knowing he passes away from a brain tumor which I think is a lesson in itself. I learned so much from his tenacity and ambition. But I also learned that sometimes achieving so much and having to maintain it can be difficult on health especially if you don’t take breaks and try to pace yourself a little. It’s the gamble anybody makes when wanting to go into business and entrepreneurship. Reginald Lewis did his thing and left his mark, I recommend this book especially to young youth in their 20’s like myself. Review: One of the Business Book Biographies I Read - I absolutely love this book!! I will give my honest review on this book. The Author does a good job on exposing the reader to the important aspects to the life of the great Reginald F. Lewis. Before reading this book, I have never heard of him and after reading this I wonder why I didn't read this book in High School. As a black businessman, I can relate to all of the racial struggles Mr. Lewis had face. As black entrepreneurs, we have to do more than necessary to exceed expectations. I love how he did not let race adversity stop him and he continued on. Its almost like his life is a strong resemblance of a poem written by Langston Hughes called Mother to Son. Life for us have been no crystal stare. This book should be in high school curriculums across the U.S. because it allows for black men and women that someone like you have accomplish extraordinary wealth and success and you can too. You just need to believe in yourself and if Reginald Lewis can do it? So can I. Key takeaways: Pros: The book had some excerpts from Reginald Lewis explaining from his point of view of the important aspects of his life. The author did a fine job allowing the reader to see how hard Reginald work and how determined he was through his High School days, through Harvard Law and even through Corporate Law. This skill allowed him to be ultra successful in being a financier. The most important pro is hearing Reginald Lewis point of view towards charity and entrepreneurship. His points allowed me to look at business from another lens. First, he led the charge for Harvard to focus their agenda on International business because he saw that business is going to be on a global scale and students must be prepared for global challenges. In my opinion this stemmed from his managing and owning Beatrice Foods International. Second; We need to consider Corporate Takeovers rather than starting a business from scratch. I 100% agree with this. There is so much success that goes with buying businesses rather than starting from scratch: the brand, track record and in some caes easy access to private capital. The problem that I see today is that most people want to start a business from scratch when most businesses failed in the first five years. To me it makes logical sense to buy businesses that are already performing. Add value and sale to other buyers at a later date. That was Reginald Lewis's business strategy. Buy a business, add value and extract that value by selling. It is a value add approach. Which allowed me to see why the book is titled: "Why White Guys Have All the Fun". His legal clients were doing just what he did. Cons: As I mentioned, I want to give an honest review so here are some cons I think could have benefit the reader. 1. When exactly did Reginald Lewis wanted to get in the world of Corporate Takeovers and how did he prepare for this change. The book mentioned briefly that he started thinking about corporate takeovers and reading prospectus. However I believe that he must have had someone advise him on how to structure these deals as well as present them to investors. This brings me to my 2nd con. I wish the author could have broke down the specifics of the deal from a math prospective. What were the projected return for investors and how did he learned the sew (McCall Company) and food business. Overall Excellent Book!!!!! ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #20,502 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Biographies of Business & Industrial Professionals #21 in Black & African American Biographies #42 in Entrepreneurship (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,304 Reviews | ## Images ![Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Vn+8Ql0eL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book, and leaves a lesson. *by X***R on February 22, 2026* Ok I listened to the audio book first, but since I’ve been in my teenage years I’ve always been intrigued by the cover of this book which made me need a physical copy. So I read a second time. It’s a great book and definitely makes you feel like you’re in his world of business and each step of his life. I think it’s hard to criticize a book that is about someone’s actual life if you didn’t know them personally. But truly there’s not much not to like, other than of course knowing he passes away from a brain tumor which I think is a lesson in itself. I learned so much from his tenacity and ambition. But I also learned that sometimes achieving so much and having to maintain it can be difficult on health especially if you don’t take breaks and try to pace yourself a little. It’s the gamble anybody makes when wanting to go into business and entrepreneurship. Reginald Lewis did his thing and left his mark, I recommend this book especially to young youth in their 20’s like myself. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Business Book Biographies I Read *by K***R on October 9, 2020* I absolutely love this book!! I will give my honest review on this book. The Author does a good job on exposing the reader to the important aspects to the life of the great Reginald F. Lewis. Before reading this book, I have never heard of him and after reading this I wonder why I didn't read this book in High School. As a black businessman, I can relate to all of the racial struggles Mr. Lewis had face. As black entrepreneurs, we have to do more than necessary to exceed expectations. I love how he did not let race adversity stop him and he continued on. Its almost like his life is a strong resemblance of a poem written by Langston Hughes called Mother to Son. Life for us have been no crystal stare. This book should be in high school curriculums across the U.S. because it allows for black men and women that someone like you have accomplish extraordinary wealth and success and you can too. You just need to believe in yourself and if Reginald Lewis can do it? So can I. Key takeaways: Pros: The book had some excerpts from Reginald Lewis explaining from his point of view of the important aspects of his life. The author did a fine job allowing the reader to see how hard Reginald work and how determined he was through his High School days, through Harvard Law and even through Corporate Law. This skill allowed him to be ultra successful in being a financier. The most important pro is hearing Reginald Lewis point of view towards charity and entrepreneurship. His points allowed me to look at business from another lens. First, he led the charge for Harvard to focus their agenda on International business because he saw that business is going to be on a global scale and students must be prepared for global challenges. In my opinion this stemmed from his managing and owning Beatrice Foods International. Second; We need to consider Corporate Takeovers rather than starting a business from scratch. I 100% agree with this. There is so much success that goes with buying businesses rather than starting from scratch: the brand, track record and in some caes easy access to private capital. The problem that I see today is that most people want to start a business from scratch when most businesses failed in the first five years. To me it makes logical sense to buy businesses that are already performing. Add value and sale to other buyers at a later date. That was Reginald Lewis's business strategy. Buy a business, add value and extract that value by selling. It is a value add approach. Which allowed me to see why the book is titled: "Why White Guys Have All the Fun". His legal clients were doing just what he did. Cons: As I mentioned, I want to give an honest review so here are some cons I think could have benefit the reader. 1. When exactly did Reginald Lewis wanted to get in the world of Corporate Takeovers and how did he prepare for this change. The book mentioned briefly that he started thinking about corporate takeovers and reading prospectus. However I believe that he must have had someone advise him on how to structure these deals as well as present them to investors. This brings me to my 2nd con. I wish the author could have broke down the specifics of the deal from a math prospective. What were the projected return for investors and how did he learned the sew (McCall Company) and food business. Overall Excellent Book!!!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought by Amazon recommendations *by S***T on May 2, 2024* This book was pretty good, not what I was looking for with regard to starting a company but did give wonderful insight on this steadfast and remarkable man, from childhood he seemed to know that he wanted greatness and because of his mom and stepfather honestly his small circle of family and friends he achieved a level of success that was unprecedented for AA at his time and despite the racism he encountered he never let it define him and always saw these obstacles as flaws in his approach instead of his complexion. I always say intelligence is the best defense against racism and he surely showed them how intelligent he was. Bravo! ## Frequently Bought Together - Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire - Keep Going No Matter What: The Reginald F. 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