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Trump Card: Playing To Win In Work And Life (2009)

by Ivanka Trump(Favorite Author)

3.59 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0743583345 (ISBN13: 9780743583343)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Simon & Schuster Audio

review 1: I picked this up because when I saw it, I was curious what a young woman like Ivanka Trump thought she had to say that merited a book deal. After all, she isn't even 30 years old yet, and just because she happened to be born with the surname "Trump" hardly means she has vast stores of wisdom to impart at such a young age.However, both she and her two brothers, despite their wealth and priviledge have managed to stay largely out of the public eye, as well as completely away from any scandals or bad behaviour. So I decided to see what she had to say for herself that convinced a publisher to lay out the kind of money it takes to get a book green-lighted. The book does not disappoint.Trump deals - head on and very early in the book - with every cliche, assumption and underesti... moremation she has faced as not only Donald Trumps daughter, but a young woman who also happens to be quite beautiful working in the traditionally male world of real estate development. In fact, she presents and then calmly, honestly, systematically, and in a very self-effacing and understated manner explains why you underestimate her at your peril - not because she'll yell: "You're fired" or some other invective at you, but because she will simply shrug her shoulders at your inability to see the business acumen she has to offer, and move on to the next deal. Your loss.The book is written in a very easy-going, casual and entertaining style, much like a conversastion between girl-friends might go over Thursday night drinks. Ivanka also shares lots of interesting and funny stories about not only her own experiences growing up in her famous family, but also the many other famous, or well-known people in her business and social circles.Trump is very obviously a highly intelligent, thoughtful, respectful and very hard-working young professional, who may have benefitted by being born a Trump, but has certainly not been exclusively defined by that relationship. She has taken every opportunity to learn from her famous parents, but has made her own unique path to success, and she shares quite generously details, observations and lessons she's learned - good and bad - about how she did it for other young women hoping to make it in business. In fact that is one of her stated reasons for writing the book - to offer business information and advice to other young women FROM another young woman who's made a successful career. There aren't many [are there any?] other business books out there written with this unique perspective and there is some very good advice offered throughout the book.You can say what you like about Donald and/or Ivana Trump, but in this book, Ivanka demonstrates indisputably through any number of stories and anecdotes that she shares about growning up Trump, that they raised their children to understand and value hard work, respect and earning your success. All of Trump's children work - and work hard for their livings, but also have grown into intelligent, well-rounded adults, with not a nipple slip, a DUI or an out-of-wedlock love child to be found. In the rarefied world Ivanka Trump grew up in, that's something of an accomplishment!I would definitely recommend this book as an excellent resource for younger women hoping to make a career in the business world - not necessarily in the same field as Trump is in - after all, how many young women could land the kind of high-profile job Ivanka got in her mid-20's. But her advice is smart and savvy and thoughtful for any woman working in any "business" environment. I was pleasantly surprised by Ivanka Trump's book, and have even more respect for her now that I've read it. Not only because of the things she's accomplished in her career, but also HOW she has comported herself as a dedicated, hard-working professional instead of the vapid, self-absorbed party-girl she could have elected to become. Well worth a read.
review 2: The Trump Card by Ivanka Trump (Donald Trump's daughter) was a great read. From the first chapter, Ivanka sounded personal and explained the keys to building a successful business. From time to time, there were footnotes (really helpful) that included other celebrities explaining how they built their businesses and how it corresponded to Ivanka's story. Overall, The Trump Card was a great book that I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about business! less

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