{"title":"Abha Sharma","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"making-of-the-greatest-jack-ma-abha-sharma-paperback-biography","title":"The Making of the Greatest Jack Ma by Abha Sharma - Business Biography - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789353336363\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Rupa Publications India\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult \/ YA (14+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Making of the Greatest Jack Ma tells the astonishing true story of Ma Yun, rejected from dozens of jobs, who went on to found Alibaba, one of the largest e-commerce companies on the planet. Written by author and life coach Abha Sharma, this paperback biography distils decades of failure, resilience and reinvention into an accessible, motivational read. Ideal for entrepreneurs and students who love an underdog story, it's a fast, inspiring introduction to one of the most influential business minds of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack Ma failed his university entrance exams twice, was turned down for more than thirty jobs, and did not use the internet until he was thirty. Despite this, he refused to accept defeat. Abha Sharma traces his journey from an ordinary institution in Hangzhou to founding the Alibaba Group, unpacking the mindset, work ethic and persistence that allowed him to build a global e-commerce empire from nothing. The book explores how Ma taught himself English by talking to tourists and became one of the most sought-after public speakers in the language, how he built a fiercely loyal team, and how his belief that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things shaped Alibaba's culture from day one. Rather than a dry corporate history, this is a character-driven narrative focused on the emotional grit behind Ma's success, the risks taken against the advice of investors and peers, and the philosophy of relentless self-belief that carried him through repeated rejection. Sharma writes in a warm, direct style that makes complex business lessons feel personal, drawing out themes of resilience, leadership and reinvention that apply well beyond e-commerce, making it a genuinely motivating read for anyone facing setbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, easy-to-read paperback biography ideal for commutes or short reading sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores real, verifiable milestones in Jack Ma's rise from rejection to global success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with leadership and resilience lessons relevant to any career stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten in an accessible, motivational style rather than dense corporate jargon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for entrepreneurs, students and anyone who loves inspiring true stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the wider \"Making of the Greatest\" biography series from Rupa Publications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbha Sharma is a life coach and the author of five books published with Rupa Publications India. A NET-qualified university-level educator, she has worked extensively with international industry leaders in online education and with prestigious higher education institutions. As a life-skills coach she is passionate about helping individuals think beyond the ordinary, and her writing draws on a broad study of biology, literature, quantum physics and spiritual philosophy. 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