autobiographical business book "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" (subject of)
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"Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" is an autobiographical business book chronicling Reginald F. Lewis’s rise from modest beginnings to becoming one of the first African American billionaires and a pioneering Wall Street dealmaker.
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| autobiographical business book "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" (subject of) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: autobiographical business book "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" (subject of) Context triple: [Reginald F. Lewis, notableWork, autobiographical business book "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" (subject of)]
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autobiographical book "I Know I Am, But What Are You?"
"I Know I Am, But What Are You?" is a humorous autobiographical book by comedian and television host Samantha Bee, recounting her unconventional childhood and path to comedy.
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B.
autobiography "My Story So Far"
"My Story So Far" is the early-career autobiography of English footballer Wayne Rooney, recounting his rise from a Liverpool childhood to international stardom.
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C.
autobiography "Where Do I Go From Here"
"Where Do I Go From Here" is a later-life autobiography by legendary Northern Irish footballer George Best, reflecting on his turbulent career, fame, and personal struggles.
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D.
autobiography "Up Front"
"Up Front" is the candid autobiography of English singer and television personality Coleen Nolan, detailing her life, career, and personal struggles.
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Beyond Business (memoir)
Beyond Business is a memoir by Lord Browne of Madingley, the former CEO of BP, reflecting on his life, leadership, and experiences in the global energy industry.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: autobiographical business book "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" (subject of) Target entity description: "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" is an autobiographical business book chronicling Reginald F. Lewis’s rise from modest beginnings to becoming one of the first African American billionaires and a pioneering Wall Street dealmaker.
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A.
autobiographical book "I Know I Am, But What Are You?"
"I Know I Am, But What Are You?" is a humorous autobiographical book by comedian and television host Samantha Bee, recounting her unconventional childhood and path to comedy.
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B.
autobiography "My Story So Far"
"My Story So Far" is the early-career autobiography of English footballer Wayne Rooney, recounting his rise from a Liverpool childhood to international stardom.
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C.
autobiography "Where Do I Go From Here"
"Where Do I Go From Here" is a later-life autobiography by legendary Northern Irish footballer George Best, reflecting on his turbulent career, fame, and personal struggles.
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D.
autobiography "Up Front"
"Up Front" is the candid autobiography of English singer and television personality Coleen Nolan, detailing her life, career, and personal struggles.
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E.
Beyond Business (memoir)
Beyond Business is a memoir by Lord Browne of Madingley, the former CEO of BP, reflecting on his life, leadership, and experiences in the global energy industry.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
autobiographical business book
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biography ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| author |
Blair S. Walker
NERFINISHED
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Reginald F. Lewis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| depicts |
Reginald F. Lewis’s rise from modest beginnings
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acquisition of Beatrice International Foods ⓘ challenges faced by African Americans in corporate America ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
African American business leadership
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Reginald F. Lewis’s business career ⓘ Wall Street dealmaking ⓘ entrepreneurship ⓘ leveraged buyouts ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiography
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business literature ⓘ memoir ⓘ |
| hasForm |
hardcover edition
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paperback edition ⓘ print book ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | first-person account of Reginald F. Lewis’s life ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
breaking racial barriers in business
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mentorship and networking in career advancement ⓘ self-confidence and risk-taking ⓘ strategic thinking in dealmaking ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
aspiring entrepreneurs
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business professionals ⓘ readers interested in African American history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Reginald F. Lewis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
insights into high-stakes corporate takeovers
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portraying one of the first African American billionaires ⓘ |
| pageCount | approx. 320 ⓘ |
| portrays |
Reginald F. Lewis as a pioneering Wall Street dealmaker
NERFINISHED
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barriers to entry for minorities in high finance ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 1995 ⓘ |
| publisher | John Wiley & Sons NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting |
United States business environment
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Wall Street NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
business strategy
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personal determination and ambition ⓘ race and opportunity in corporate America ⓘ wealth creation ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed | mid-20th century to late 20th century ⓘ |
| titleOrigin | question challenging racial barriers in business ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: autobiographical business book "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" (subject of) Description of subject: "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" is an autobiographical business book chronicling Reginald F. Lewis’s rise from modest beginnings to becoming one of the first African American billionaires and a pioneering Wall Street dealmaker.
Referenced by (1)
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Reginald C. Lewis
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autobiographical business book "Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?" (subject of)
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subject surface form:
Reginald F. Lewis