Golden Boy: The Harold Simmons Story

by John J. Nance

In an age where business is too often seen as brutal combat devoid of ethics and human concern, the amazing story of Harold Simmons’ journey from bank trainee to one of the nation’s wealthiest, most successful corporate investors is an inspiring record of intelligence, honesty, and faith in the American system. It is also a fascinating trip through the byzantine realities of high corporate finance and corporate acquisition, and a validation of the idea that the true value of public companies can be discovered through nothing more than intellect, hard work, and public records. This is the story of Harold Simmons, whose journey from his home in Golden, Texas, has been on a path paved in gold. Written in the can’t-put-it-down style of best-selling author John J. Nance.

Genres: Biography

322 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2003

About the author

John J. Nance is an American pilot, aviation safety expert, and author. He served in the USAF during the Vietnam War and also as a Lt. Colonel in Operation Desert Storm.

Reviews

[Phillip Perkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read about a little known Dallas business legend.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like many, I don't know Harold Simmons and found his story interesting. I felt like Nance was out of his comfort zone and the writing was not suited for biography but a thriller.