"An extraordinary story. ... [Tells] Marcus's version of the American dream, from tenement to boardroom, homespun into lessons for readers wanting to make it in business or philanthropy." — Financial Times
"A call to do big things and change the world." — Atlanta Jewish Times
"Jam-packed with lessons, tools, and several lives wrapped into one. ... [A] pull-yourself-up by-your-bootstraps, rags-to-riches tale." — Philanthropy News Digest
"Full of stories and humor." — New York Post
"Kick Up Some Dust is a classic Cinderella story of the American dream fulfilled, told with humor and honesty. Bernie shows us that 'do it yourself' is more than a theory; it's a way of life." — GARY SINISE, actor, philanthropist, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation
"Bernie Marcus is a legend in entrepreneurial philanthropy, having invested in people-focused projects and life-changing institutions all over the nation. In Kick Up Some Dust, he shares his ideas, lessons learned, and philosophy about life and business that will inspire you." — SHIRLEY FRANKLIN, former mayor of Atlanta
"Bernie Marcus will go down in history as one of the greatest business minds and truly thoughtful philanthropists of our time. His life and accomplishments are a direct result of a unique ability to think around corners with unbound vision and courage to pursue what many believe to be impossible. The lessons he share in Kick Up Some Dust will benefit anyone who aspires to build their biggest dreams now and in the future." — ARTHUR M. BLANK, co-founder of Home Depot and owner of Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons
"In this book, Bernie Marcus chronicles his remarkable trajectory from the child of immigrants to a revolutionary business leader to a philanthropist whose contributions have driven discovery and improved countless lives. Bernie is living proof of the power not only of 'doing it yourself' but also of giving back, and Kick Up Some Dust embodies this ethos." — RON DANIELS, president, Johns Hopkins University
"Bernie's story can be the story of anyone who has the entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to work hard and succeed. With humor, humility, and a knack for telling stories, Bernie's life unfolds on every page. It's a must-read from the co-founder of one of America's most successful companies." — KEN LANGONE, co-founder of Home Depot