The subtitle of this book is Reflections on a Life’s Work and a Promise to Cure CancerI selected this book because I have known Jon Huntsman since I was a pledge, and later brother, of Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Pennsylvania. Jon was my ‘big brother’ during that period and we have been good friends ever since.Please temper this review with the fact that Jon was a friend and mentor since 1958 and I am greatly saddened by his passing in February. Also, I know several family members mentioned therein; particularly his wife Karen and older son, Jon, Jr.This is a fascinating, very frank story. He is a striking example that America is still a place where a person can come from a poverty-stricken, broken home, and rise to become a billionaire; and that integrity still counts for a great deal. Jon was very candid about his personal life and some of the things he put into print in regards to certain LDS Church leaders are surprising and new to me; Huntsman also takes a few jabs at Mitt Romney. Other sensitive topics discussed are a daughter, Kathleen, who died under tragic circumstances, a son, Mark, born with a disability likely because a doctor failed to attend to Mrs. Huntsman's concerns, and a prostate operation that led to impotence and many other health issues.Most notable in the book, however, are the underlying values that have led the author to become one of the top philanthropists in America. He discusses moral dilemmas he faced both in and outside the Nixon White House that served as learning tools throughout his career.I found the intricacies of his complicated business dealings and several examples of his ‘bet the farm’ risk taking to be most interesting although some readers may find it a bit overdone. Same is true of his lawsuit against Apollo which settlement help set the stage for his second billionaire status. But they were an important part of the story and would be appreciated by any with a business and/or legal bent.Jon has always had a passion about curing cancer and he donated several hundreds of millions of dollars to set up and support the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. He and Karen loved giving money away and I remember him saying to Nancy and me during a visit to his home in Salt Lake City, “My plan is to make sure my family is provided for and to leave this world with the no more money than when I came into it”. I bet that if he didn’t, he came darn close.My prejudices creep in here but I regard Jon Huntsman as the finest person I have ever known and a great humanitarian, businessman, American and friend.This world is a better place for his being here and he is already greatly missed. His story is a wonderful tribute and holds many lessons for success and happiness.