Trump: The Art of the Deal

by Donald J. Trump and Tony Schwartz

Book Overview

President Donald J. Trump lays out his professional and personal worldview in this classic work--a firsthand account of the rise of America's foremost deal-maker. "I like thinking big. I always have.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394555287
• ISBN13: 9780394555287
• Release Date: November 1987
• Publisher: Random House
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The ENGINE that thought he could and did... and will continue to do so!

President Trump has my admiration for his accomplishments, and for his boundless reserves of strength and stamina.

Pretty good read

I liked this book a lot, and the stuff it taught me was pretty solid. You learn about how President Trump thinks, and it’s honestly pretty cool. I got a lot out of it, and use it when I try and make deals or buy stuff.

The Path to the Top

The book genuinely describes Donald's way to the top. The guy who is the target to so much criticism and jokes these days does deserve at least some respect. I especially like his take on the city officials, their incompetence and outright corruption. The struggle of private enterprise and authorities had never been described better. Extremely valuable advice on the ways to deal with all injustice and unfairness of human interaction in business.

Excellent book by "the Donald"

This is a must read for anyone in the real estate industry or those intending to enter the industry. Donald Trump tells how he did it - about himself, his deals, his money, the people he dealt with, his women... He tells you how the real estate industry really works and about the city he loves - New York. The stories of his deal-making strategies are absolutely captivating. I also recommend reading The Art of the Comeback.

A great book about how it's done and what you can learn

I loved this book. It was interesting to hear how some big real estate deals are made and I began realizing that a lot of Donald Trump's successes came from common sense decisions. While we won't all be able to participate on such a grand scale, I think we can all learn something from his experiences. Sure, he may be a bit egotistical and that always turns me off but do yourself a favor and ignore that to see how you can benefit from this information.

Fundamental reading for the mind of a winner

I first read this book in 1989, and have since read it at least50 times. I wondered, then, if Mr. Trump had any concept of theimmense thoughts his book had let loose in my mind- a hungry mind that was looking for an experience with a power-packed and successful spirit to emulate. This book provided that spirit and has helped make me money. This is a book which has a wealth of "risk management" style strategies and tactics executed with military precision. If you are willing to look intently between the lines you will find the heart and soul of "The Winner" and "The Mogul" that lies deep within you.