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James D. Wolfensohn | 480 pages | 28 Oct 2010 | The Perseus Books Group | 9781586482558 | English | New York, United States The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is from Sydney to Wall Street to the World Bank or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See details for additional description. What does this price mean? This is the price excluding shipping and handling fees a seller has provided at which the same item, or one that is nearly identical to it, is being offered for sale or has been offered for sale in the recent past. The price may be the seller's own price elsewhere or another seller's price. The "off" amount and percentage simply signifies the calculated difference between the seller-provided price for the item elsewhere and the seller's price on eBay. 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A man of surpassing imagination and drive, he became an Olympic fencer and a prominent banker in London and From Sydney to Wall Street to the World Bank York. An Australian, he navigated Wall Street with uncommon skill. Chairman of Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center for many years, he is also an amateur cellist. But it was his tenure at the World Bank that made him an international force. While at the helm of this controversial institution, Wolfensohn motivated, schemed, charmed, and bullied all the constituencies at his command to broaden the distribution of the world's wealth. Now he bluntly assesses his successes and failures, reflecting on the causes of continuing poverty. Much more than a business story, this is a deeply reflective account of a fascinating career and personality. Additional Product Features Dewey Edition. An often engaging memoir that is especially strong A Global Life: My Journey Among Rich and Poor its insights into global poverty. Annan " A Global Life is an eloquent and moving memoir of one man's journey to make a difference in the world. In from Sydney to Wall Street to the World Bank typically candid and refreshing style, Jim Wolfensohn describes the milestones in his life which led him to believe that unless from Sydney to Wall Street to the World Bank tackle the core issues of development and poverty, we will not create a peaceful world for our children. This is a book that will inspire all those who see the need for change in this world, and wish to make a contribution. He is a force of nature; there is no one else like him; and this elegant and absorbing book gives us the inside story of how he did it all. Anyone who seeks to understand the global history of the last half-century should be sure to read it. Wolfensohn's utter commitment to living a life of dignity and to promoting equity and social justice resonate through every page of this volume. It is a must-read. Jordan, Jr. Jim Wolfensohn made the journey with courage, confidence and ability. A Global Life is instructive, inspiring, powerful. He was a transformative president of the World Bank, and his indefatigable and hitherto undervalued efforts on behalf of peace the Middle East could not be more relevant to today's headlines from those troubled lands. Annan "A Global Lifeis an eloquent and moving memoir of one man's journey to make a difference in the world. A Global Lifeis instructive, inspiring, powerful. Annan ' A Global Lifeis an eloquent and moving memoir of one man's journey to make a difference in the world. Show More Show Less. Any Condition Any Condition. See all 18 - All listings for this product. No ratings or reviews yet No ratings or reviews yet. Be the first to write a review. Best Selling in Nonfiction See all. Bill o'Reilly's Killing Ser. When Women Pray Hardcover T. Jakes Christian Inspirational No ratings or reviews yet. 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The story of the author's unlikely ascent from middle-class Australian Jewish upbringing to Wall Street wealth, president of the World Bank and Middle East peace negotiator. Born inWolfensohn James D. As president of the World Bank for a decade, James Wolfensohn tackled world poverty with a passion and energy that made him a uniquely important figure in a fundamental arena of change. Using a lifetime of experience in the banking sector, he carved a distinct path in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe for the institution that serves as the major lender to the world's poor. In A Global LifeWolfensohn tells his astonishing life story in his own words. A man of surpassing imagination and drive, he became an Olympic fencer and a prominent banker in London and New York. An Australian, he navigated Wall Street with uncommon skill. Chairman of Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center for many years, he is also an amateur cellist. But it was his tenure at the World Bank that made him an international force. While at the helm A Global Life: My Journey Among Rich and Poor this controversial institution, Wolfensohn motivated, schemed, charmed, and bullied all the constituencies at his command to broaden the distribution of from Sydney to Wall Street to the World Bank world's wealth. Now he bluntly assesses his successes and failures, reflecting on the causes of continuing poverty. Much more than a business story, this is a deeply reflective account of a fascinating career and personality. Wolfensohn was president of the World Bank from to He and his wife, Elaine, have three children.

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