Don't Stand Under a Tree When It Rains
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (574 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0615832504 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Stocker earned both a B.S. in engineering and a MBA from Cornell University, where he was awarded the Park Leadership Fellowship. After living through the Egyptian uprising, Mr. He is also a graduate of Culver Military Academy. Stocker is an American adventure capitalist. There he led the first foreign direct investment group organized to redevelop urban real estate. He has shared his research and experiences with a range of audienc
"Invest when there is blood in the streets" was not just a metaphor--it was his reality. Against the backdrop of a crucial period in the Middle East, Don't Stand Under a Tree When It Rains exposes the dilemmas of investing during the Egyptian uprising and provides advice on dining, bargaining, traveling, praying, and mastering the cultural nuances of working in a foreign country. . A mix of A Year in Provence and Adventure Capitalist, this memoir reveals a unique perspective on Arab culture and on business in an increasingly globalized world
"Funny, smart, observant, honest." according to Steavenson Wendell. Disclaimer: I told Marshall to write this book because whenever we met in Cairo he would have the best stories to tell — deals and characters and crazy currency rumours — and I realised I could not steal them all.'So write a book,' I told him, 'and then when you've sold a million copies and it has done much better than mine you have to take me out to dinner.'He agreed.Marshall trying to do business in Cairo — part 'Our Man in Havana', part Normal Lewis trying to figure out the Mafia in 'Naples 'Funny, smart, observant, honest. Steavenson Wendell Disclaimer: I told Marshall to write this book because whenever we met in Cairo he would have the best stories to tell — deals and characters and crazy currency rumours — and I realised I could not steal them all.'So write a book,' I told him, 'and then when you've sold a million copies and it has done much better than mine you have to take me out to dinner.'He agreed.Marshall trying to do business in Cairo — part 'Our Man in Havana', part Normal Lewis trying to figure out the Mafia in 'Naples '44' — is a tale of . Funny, smart, observant, honest. Steavenson Wendell Disclaimer: I told Marshall to write this book because whenever we met in Cairo he would have the best stories to tell — deals and characters and crazy currency rumours — and I realised I could not steal them all.'So write a book,' I told him, 'and then when you've sold a million copies and it has done much better than mine you have to take me out to dinner.'He agreed.Marshall trying to do business in Cairo — part 'Our Man in Havana', part Normal Lewis trying to figure out the Mafia in 'Naples '44' — is a tale of . ' — is a tale of . "By all accounts, this is a MUST read." according to Bocatory. Written just before, during, and after the Arab Spring, this book takes you on an exciting, albeit bumpy, ride through Egypt. Having kept up with the news headlines, I thought I had a grasp of current events in Egypt. But, reading this sheds much needed light on what truly is a strange and fascinating culture. I laughed out loud in some parts. And cringed in others. If you rather read about tear gas in Tahrir than experience it first hand, this book will serve you well.. "Relevant, informative and compelling book" according to A. Anderson. Reading Marshall Stocker's book is like reading history in the making! With all that has gone on in Egypt the past few years - and continues to go on - you need a solid perspective of the players, the culture and the politics to fully understand what is happening, and Stocker provides that in this book. He sets out to tell the story of his real estate venture and ends up telling a much larger story. Fascinating, full of great insight, and often humorous, this book was a pleasure to read.
Embassy Cairo, Egypt . "It's said you're supposed to buy when blood is running in the streets. Marshall has put the theory into practice. Beasley, Governor of South Carolina, 1995-1999"Endlessly entertaining and incredibly informative, Don't Stand Under a Tree When It Rains offers a front-row seat to the cataclysmic political, economic, and social upheaval in Egypt and is truly a must-read for anyone seeking genuine understanding of a changing Egypt. Stocker offers in-depth analysis and profound insight into this critically important country at a critically important moment in its history, all in the context of his fascinating story of daily life and the extraordinary characters of Egypt." -Aa