The Pursuit Of Happyness By Christopher Gardner

Turning nothing into something and overcoming an individual's rigorous struggle is something everyone should admire. Giving up has never been an option for Christopher Gardner going from a homeless man with his son living on the streets and on a subway to where he is today; owning a multi-million dollar brokerage in Chicago and New York, Chris made up his mind that this is the life he wanted to pursue. Growing up, Gardner was taught by his mom that he could become anything he wanted to be if he believed in himself. Despite where he came from, he believed with diligence and faith he could become a success.
Gardner’s influences are what made him the hard working man he is today. He had the strength to live in a family of abuse. “He lived with
Gardner had written the #1 New York Times bestseller autobiography in 2006 called ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’. Later that year it was turned into a movie starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith, his book is inspiring and heartwarming (Cooke). Gardner’s book shows that people who succeed have made up their minds about what they want, which is why those people are successful- how Gardner became a multimillionaire. An individual can achieve whatever goal they desire no matter what situation that individual is in. Gardner also likes to share his story with the public himself. “‘I saw the 20/20 piece of Chris's life, It blew me away. He personified the American dream.’ Smith said, ‘It is such a story of the mythological picture of what a man is supposed to be, and that… the transferral of manhood from a man to a boy is the center of life.’” (Brown). Gardner moves Will Smith and his viewer with his story so people know that they have the chance to achieve whatever dream that they desire no matter the circumstances. Gardner tries to encourage the people that they need to try their best in order to succeed in their lives. Christopher Gardner inspires people by sharing his story with others and telling them that they can conquer their