Hearing Grasshoppers Jump

Raymond Ackerman

This is the autobiographical story of the phenomenal successes of Raymond Ackerman, starting with his outstanding growth of the Pick 'n Pay supermarket chain in South Africa. Read the exciting stories, know the larger-than-life personalities and his controversial entry in public life, including the time he was physically ejected from the office of South African's president, P.W. Botha.

But all was not success. His attempt to expand Pick 'n Pay to Australia failed and he tells the reasons why. His fights with his country's Olympic Bid committee led to his eventual resignation. His innovative business ideas created much controversy throughout his life.

His roller coaster ride is told with a frankness and liveliness that makes you want to keep on reading as one story after another captures you with the intrigue, problems, and, most often, success achieved through his ingenuity and innovative marketing skills.

ISBN:0864863829