Official Review: Raising Eyebrows by Dal LaMagna

Rose Angela · Post by **Rose Angela** » 05 May 2025, 20:13

Raising Eyebrows by Dal LaMagna is a humorous and insightful memoir about entrepreneurial failures and eventual success. LaMagna shares his journey from financial struggles to founding Tweezerman, offering lessons on resilience, business strategy, and socially responsible capitalism

Post by **Judy Burr** » 05 May 2025, 20:36

Thank you for your review. I read the sample. Interesting story of the author's failures and final success in business. This book is for anyone wanting to be an entrepreneur.

Mirela Hadziomerovic · Post by **Mirela Hadziomerovic** » 05 May 2025, 21:30

It sounds like you found LaMagna's book to be quite engaging and insightful! It's great when an author can weave personal stories and practical advice together effectively. The fact that the "Necessity is the mother of invention" proverb applies to his key revelation definitely piques my curiosity.
It's also interesting to hear that you appreciated the bolded practical advice and his tenacity. Those are certainly valuable qualities to admire. It's a shame about the editing issues, though. It's often the small errors that can unfortunately distract from an otherwise strong piece of work.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's always helpful to hear what resonates with readers.

Bettny Andrade · Post by **Bettny Andrade** » 05 May 2025, 21:51

This book tells the author's own story, who, after her long journey, compiles all the information to serve as a guide. The author summarizes all the ups and downs she had to go through and humorously describes her experiences and how she achieved the life she currently leads. It's a great life guide that can be used as a reference for self-improvement and financial growth.

Renee Cryer · Post by **Renee Cryer** » 05 May 2025, 22:19

Thank you for the information about the editing. If I know ahead of time, it helps me get through the book. What I familiarize myself with, I enjoyed his storytelling skills with it being a nonfiction book. A lot of nonfiction authors become stoic in my experience in reading. Congratulations on the BOTD.

Post by **Kajori Sheryl Paul** » 05 May 2025, 22:48

LaMagna's life full of ups and downs, is inspiring.

Thank you for the great review.

Post by **Wayne Njoroge** » 05 May 2025, 23:38

This book shows that we can learn through our failures. It shows the grit mentality that entrepreneurs must have so as to move forward with wisdom that comes through failing multiple times.

Chris Agbara · Post by **Chris Agbara** » 05 May 2025, 23:47

"Raising Eyebrows: A Failed Entrepreneur Finally Gets It Right" by Dal LaMagna is a motivational and insightful book that shares the author's journey from entrepreneurial failures to success. With its engaging storytelling and practical advice, this book is a valuable resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in start-ups and rags-to-riches stories.

Tars · Post by **Tars** » 06 May 2025, 00:25

Unfortunately, I will have to pass on this book because I don't think that even with the help of this guide, I can understand a little more about what entrepreneurs' work implies. While I greatly admire the person who is able to turn a "$500 investment became a successful business that employs hundreds" I doubt my opinion concerning this book is valuable. Still, congratulations on BOTD!

Mkateko Novice · Post by **Mkateko Novice** » 06 May 2025, 00:35

Raising Eyebrows is a captivating exploration of self-discovery and the complexities of human relationships. The author beautifully weaves humor and heartfelt moments, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys. This story not only entertains but also encourages us to embrace our uniqueness and challenge societal norms. A must-read that leaves a lasting impression!

Dayana Alvarado 1 · Post by **Dayana Alvarado 1** » 06 May 2025, 00:40

Dal shows that you can start out with a huge amount of debt and still have a bright future if you learn and keep going. He also gives useful practical advice.🫧

Black Indigo · Post by **Black Indigo** » 06 May 2025, 01:25

The author's journey to Harvard is remarkable and inspirational. I look forward to learning more about his journey. Thank you for the review.

Janet Kimetto · Post by **Janet Kimetto** » 06 May 2025, 01:35

Thanks for the review! I'm adding this book to my TBR because I'm interested in Dal LaMagna's entrepreneurship journey, from his initial failures to his eventual success. The book's description says it is "packed with business lessons, financial plans, and practical advice ... for entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs everywhere."

Gayatri Tripathi · Post by **Gayatri Tripathi** » 06 May 2025, 01:44

Thank you for this thorough and insightful review! I found it especially compelling that LaMagna kept a scrapbook of his failures and used that as part of his successful application to Harvard and Columbia—it really drives home the theme that failure can be a powerful teacher when embraced. I also appreciated your mention of his bold advice, like being upfront with creditors. That kind of practical wisdom grounded in real-life experience is exactly what sets stories like this apart. It sounds like LaMagna’s journey is both inspiring and instructive, especially for aspiring entrepreneurs who may be feeling discouraged by early setbacks. The fact that he found success after so many attempts makes this book even more relatable and motivating.

Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine · Post by **Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine** » 06 May 2025, 02:09

I met a couple of "impulsive capitalists" in my life, and it always amaze me how they start a business after another... Entrepreneurship needs a lot of courage and perseverance. I like that there is humor in this book. I am interested, and I am adding it to my shelves. Thank you for the beautiful review.