Proving Ground: A Memoir
A great American success story and a revealing exploration of the challenges faced by a black man determined to succeed in the largely white, never colorblind, corporate world, Proving Ground is a riveting read for any American with a dream to succeed or an interest in better understanding the nuances of unequal opportunity in post-civil rights era America. --Laura Berman, columnist, Detroit NewsArising from a family history rooted in slavery, David Tarver s success is a reminder that, even in an imperfect America, education and perseverance trump all. --David C. Munson Jr., Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering, University of MichiganIn his remarkable career, David Tarver has achieved successes as an engineer, creative thinker, and businessman. Along the way, he confronted and surmounted obstacles that would have derailed a person without his drive, resilience, and integrity. To his many accomplishments, David Tarver now adds the legacy of his memoir, Proving Ground, a wise, inspiring story told with candor and poignancy, the story of a man who simply would not be denied. --Bill Haney, founder, Momentum Books; former associate director and managing editor, University of Michigan PressProving Ground is an inspiring new book that traces an African American-owned high-tech business from dream to basement startup to multimillion-dollar international success. David Tarver conveys an understanding of the entrepreneur's journey that will empower readers to overcome their own obstacles and achieve success now and in the future. --FoxNewsdetroit.comIn his remarkable career, David Tarver has achieved successes as an engineer, creative thinker, and businessman. Along the way, he confronted and surmounted obstacles that would have derailed a person without his drive, resilience, and integrity. To his many accomplishments, David Tarver now adds the legacy of his memoir, Proving Ground, a wise, inspiring story told with candor and poignancy, the story of a man who simply would not be denied. --Bill Haney, founder, Momentum Books; former associate director and managing editor, University of Michigan Press