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Who are the main characters in the story?
Who are the main characters in the story?
Chris Gardner, Christopher, Linda.
What is the first part of Chris’s life story called?
What is the first part of Chris’s life story called?
Riding the Bus.
At what age did Chris Gardner meet his father?
At what age did Chris Gardner meet his father?
28 years old.
What was Chris's goal for when he had kids?
What was Chris's goal for when he had kids?
Where is the setting of the story?
Where is the setting of the story?
What large machine did Chris carry around?
What large machine did Chris carry around?
What is a portable bone-density scanner?
What is a portable bone-density scanner?
How many scanners does Chris have to sell to pay for rent and daycare?
How many scanners does Chris have to sell to pay for rent and daycare?
How many months were they behind on rent at the beginning of the movie?
How many months were they behind on rent at the beginning of the movie?
What did Linda do while Chris wasn't selling any scanners?
What did Linda do while Chris wasn't selling any scanners?
What gift did one of Linda's coworkers buy for Christopher?
What gift did one of Linda's coworkers buy for Christopher?
Who is Jay Twistle?
Who is Jay Twistle?
What advice did Chris get from Mr. Twistle?
What advice did Chris get from Mr. Twistle?
What job is Chris trying to get?
What job is Chris trying to get?
How much did daycare cost?
How much did daycare cost?
Why was Chris upset with daycare?
Why was Chris upset with daycare?
How much did Chris spend on the scanners?
How much did Chris spend on the scanners?
What was Chris unaware of regarding the scanners?
What was Chris unaware of regarding the scanners?
What did losing a scanner equal out to?
What did losing a scanner equal out to?
How does Chris impress Mr. Twistle?
How does Chris impress Mr. Twistle?
What happened when Jay left the taxi?
What happened when Jay left the taxi?
How does Chris's new relationship with Jay benefit him?
How does Chris's new relationship with Jay benefit him?
Why did Chris paint his apartment the day before the interview?
Why did Chris paint his apartment the day before the interview?
Why does Gardner get greeted by two policemen at his doorstep?
Why does Gardner get greeted by two policemen at his doorstep?
What did Chris do after he was released?
What did Chris do after he was released?
What was Linda's reaction to Chris's unpaid internship?
What was Linda's reaction to Chris's unpaid internship?
Why does Linda leave for New York?
Why does Linda leave for New York?
What happens after Gardner says Linda is incapable of being a single mom?
What happens after Gardner says Linda is incapable of being a single mom?
What is the fourth part of Chris's life story called?
What is the fourth part of Chris's life story called?
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Study Notes
Main Characters
- Chris Gardner is the father and protagonist.
- Christopher is Chris's son.
- Linda is Chris's wife.
Setting
- The story is set in San Francisco during 1981.
Chris's Background
- Chris met his father at the age of 28 after growing up without him.
- His goal was to be actively involved in his children's lives.
Financial Struggles
- The cost of daycare was $150, leading to frustration since his son spent the day watching TV.
- Chris was behind on rent by two to almost three months at one point.
Career Aspirations
- Chris aspired to be a stockbroker and sought an internship at Dean Witter Reynolds.
- He aimed to sell two portable bone-density scanners monthly to cover rent and daycare expenses.
Devices and Sales
- Portable bone-density scanners were deemed unnecessary by hospitals and doctors despite Chris's investments.
- Chris spent his entire life savings on the scanners, equating the loss of one to losing a month’s worth of groceries.
Key Events and Relationships
- Jay Twistle, a manager at Dean Witter, advised Chris on the importance of managing money and relationships.
- A notable moment was when Chris impressed Twistle by solving a Rubik's Cube.
- Gardner ran from a taxi after being unable to pay the fare, losing a scanner in the process.
Interview Challenges
- Chris was arrested for unpaid parking tickets shortly before a crucial internship interview, complicating his attendance.
- He still managed to show up on time, dressed poorly but successfully impressed the interviewers, landing an unpaid internship among 20 others.
Family Dynamics
- Linda was displeased with Chris's choice to take an unpaid internship, leading to strains in their relationship.
- Linda considered leaving for a job opportunity in New York, but ultimately decided that their son would stay with Chris.
Time Management and Work Strategy
- Chris struggled with limited work hours during his internship but found ways to maximize his calls and contacts to improve sales performance.
Life Lessons
- Each chapter of Chris's journey highlights the importance of resilience, determination, and adapting to challenges as he navigates life as a single father and aspiring stockbroker.
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