Shark Tales
How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business

In preparation for going on Shark Tank last year, we read all of the books published by the sharks. Corcoran's was by far my favorite. Her business story itself is fascinating - she started her namesake Manhattan real estate empire with $1000 borrowed from a boyfriend. The book is full of stories ab......more

I first saw Barbara Corcoran on "Shark Tank" and quickly saw how many businesses she skyrocketed to that next level of success. Time after time, she proves to be the "Golden Key to Success" for many entrepreneurs who stand in front of the Sharks. I had to pick up her book and learn her story. Who is......more

A terrific blend of business (and life!) advice mixed with anecdotes from Barbara's childhood. I am impressed with Barbara on Shark Tank, and I'm even more impressed with her mother, who raised a large brood with military precision while still managing to make each child feel special. A very enterta......more

This is the third version of the same book, written by Corcoran long before people knew her from Shark Tank, and it's mostly cute little stories about growing up. She comes across as very sweet but undereducated and unqualified for her chosen field. She used simplistic schoolgirl methods to grow a b......more

Inspiring! I liked the idea in this book that woman can have their benefits in order to lead people. Unlike with man, woman can manage their people with mother-like sister-like love :)......more