Official Review: Raising Eyebrows by Dal LaMagna

[Idah_Kenei]

Failed entrepreneur finally gets it's right seems like a very inspiring book especially for a business owner. I love La Magna deep character and belief in himself. From his early education you can clearly tell he had a path set for his life and wasn't deterred by anyone. When challenges and mistakes made him fail he rose up 11 times, not giving up but rather seeking help from business school. He acknowledged his failures and keep records of his failed businesses. This helped him work on his mistakes, focus and tame his impulses.

[Ohanele Chinonyerem]

Dal LaMagna’s story is really motivating. I’m curious to learn from his early business failures and how he became successful. Anyone interested in business will gain from the book "Raising Eyebrows" by Dal LaMagna.

[Bethel Saint Bright]

Failure isn't always a bad thing. For LaMagna, the multiple failures he experienced taught his lessons that has made him a successful entrepreneur. This is an inspiring book.

[anc82]

I find Raising Eyebrows interesting. Since this time, am searching for tips on entrepreneurship. I just started reading it and want to continue reading to know more on how to manage business, including its struggle & challenges. Thanks for this book.

[Faith amisi]

Reading Raising Eyebrows felt like sitting down with a wildly candid friend who's lived a hundred lives. Dal’s relentless, sometimes reckless pursuit of his dreams—whether launching Tweezerman or chasing political ambitions—made me root for him even when he was clearly in over his head. Characters like his eccentric business partners and the various women he loved (and lost) added depth and hilarity. It’s not just a story about building a business—it’s about building a life, with all the mess and meaning that comes with it."

[Mr Benj]

Raising Eyebrows" by Dal LaMagn, a book that features an entrepreneur and his business lessons. It will be interesting to find out his experiences as an Harvard businesses school graduate and his venture in the business world.

[Jelani Trotter]

In Raising Eyebrows, Dal LaMagna’s candid recounting of his dozens of failed ventures reveals how each misstep planted the seeds for his eventual triumph with Tweezerman, showcasing the transformative power of learning from mistakes.

[Joseph Phoebe]

LaMagna’s embrace of his mother’s quote, “Failure is just a perception,” anchors Raising Eyebrows, infusing his narrative with a resilient philosophy that turns setbacks into stepping stones for entrepreneurial growth.

[SophiaNd]

Dal LaMagna's "Raising Eyebrows" shares his journey from early entrepreneurial missteps and significant debt to building the successful Tweezerman brand, demonstrating the crucial lessons learned from failure and the power of perseverance.

[mrlefty0706]

“Raising Eyebrows” by Dal LaMagna is a memoir of the author’s failure and successes as an entrepreneur. A s a young boy he was an entrepreneur at heart and succeeded in selling the most raffle tickets for his Catholic school that won him a bran- new Schwinn bicycle. He sold 48 books of chances and became a hero at school. Two years later he put $1 on #48 with 80 numbers on the board and won another new bicycle. During his high school years stared 11 businesses that ultimately failed. He applied to Harvard Business School and included in his application a detailed history of all of the businesses he started that failed. He also provided his average grades so he was shocked when he was accepted, given a $5,000 loan from the Registrar’s office that would pay for one year’s tuition. He called a stockbroker friend and asked him how he could invest his money and make enough money to take care of his two years at Harvard Business School, pay off his debt, buy a new car and pay for other needs. He told the stockbroker that he heard a tip about a company that was about to make millions mining gold in Alaska. He invested $5,000 in this company’s stock that was supposed to IPO at $50 per share. It did not come close; it opened at $27 and Dal lost his investment. Dal went to see the Registrar the next day and told her the truth about how he lost his loan in the market. She gave him a second chance but put the loan in a fund that could only be accessed for school expenses. The business Dal started after finishing Harvard Business School, Tweezerman, cost him $500 to start and it was a success that employs hundreds of employees. I highly recommend this book that I found entertaining, educational and amazing. Readers that are thinking of starting their own business can learn from Dal’s failures and use his success as a map to success.

[Chinazo Anozie]

It's great that the book shows the author's mistakes and lessons from them. Entrepreneurs will definitely learn a lot from Raising Eyebrows by Dal LaMagna. However, I don't read nonfiction, so I'll pass on this one.

[Amy_Jackson]

Failure, indeed, is just a perception. Not getting something right the first time doesn't mean you have to quit. Pick your lesson, get better and have another go at it. I'm so glad the author has used his book to emphasize this. It's a huge reminder to me, thank you.