Seven Short Years

by Robert L. Johnson

Book Overview

Seven Short Years is a memoir written by Robert L. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET). The book chronicles Johnson's life from his childhood in rural Mississippi to his rise as a successful media mogul. Johnson shares his experiences growing up in poverty and facing discrimination as a Black man in the United States. He then details his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, including his struggles to secure funding...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163824259
• ISBN13: 9781163824252
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"