Robert Renteria's book From the Barrio to the Board Room!
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 10:02PM 
I just finished reading Robert Renteria's book From the Barrio to the Board Room and all I can say is everybody needs to read his story. Robert grew up in East LA, caught up in drugs, gangs, poverty, a high school drop out, abuse and neglect, but, through positive role models throughout his life learned the secret of success - hard work, dedication, passion, and perserverance!
After completing his GED, Robert went into the Army and came out a lean, mean, fighting machine with discipline in his life and a vision in his heart to become successful. He became a successful businessman running his own company and commanded the corporate board room. After successfully retiring from business, Robert's legacy is to take his message of hope nation wide and heal a hurting society.
The book reminded me of my struggle (from Homeless to Harvard) growing up and the challenges I had to face to be the best I could be and the central theme is that you have the God-given ability to achieve whatever is in your heart. As my spiritual father, Pastor Sergio De La Mora would always tell me "what you see when your eyes are closed is more important than what you see when they are open."
Turning the Hearts Center purchased books and the FREE curriculum for the empowerment groups we have at the Center. All materials come in English and in Spanish. Dougluff.com is elated to work with Robert Renteria to bring From the Barrio to the Board Room to California. If you would like to know more information or book Robert for a speaking engagement, please feel free to email me at: dougluff@gmail.com
"Don't let where you came from dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you become." -Robert Renteria