Review of "Losing my Virginity" by Richard BransonBook Title: Losing My VirginityAuthor: Richard BransonPlace of publication: Rainville Road, London, EnglandPublisher: Virgin Books; Rev Ed EditionPublication year: June 27, 2002.Number of pages: 672ISBN-10: 0753506483ISBN-13: 978-0753506486Synopsis:Richard Branson accompanies the reader on the adventure; which is his life. The author speaks openly about his family, his friends, his sexual escapades, his dangerous attempts to go around the world in a hot air balloon; it also covers his many business ventures ranging from Virgin Records to Virgin Galactic. Richard Branson gives us an insight into his unique business philosophy that more often than not contradicts the stuffy nature of traditional academia. Author's Background: Richard Branson was born in 1950 and educated at Stowe School. In 1966 he borrowed just £4 from his encouraging mother to start what would be his first entrepreneurial 'student magazine'. In 1992 Richard reluctantly sold the Virgin Music group to Thorn EMI in a record $1 billion deal. This huge cash flow has allowed Branson to take on many new business ventures such as Virgin Mobile, Virgin Galactic, Virgin Money, Virgin Hotels and expand old ongoing ventures such as Virgin Atlantic. The Virgin Group employs over 50,000 people worldwide and is a widely recognized and respected brand around the world. In 1999 the Queen awarded Richard Branson a knighthood for his "services to entrepreneurship". Twice married and proud father of a musician son and pediatric doctor daughter, Branson alternates his time between his homes in London and Oxfordshire. Special occasions and holidays are spent in... middle of paper... I'm just interested in finding out more about this inspirational man. Even though the book is 672 pages long, it is a true page-turner, one you will be reluctant to put down. Conclusion: Richard Branson's autobiography is an exciting, compelling and thought-provoking read. Branson comically yet fondly recalls his past business ventures, love affairs, youth, family, death-defying adventures, and many famous and influential friends. This is a book I recommend to all business students, Branson is keen to teach the reader "the rules of business that they don't teach you in business school". The refreshing thing is that Branson does not try to impose his opinions on any topic on the reader, nor does he pretend to offer advice or reveal hidden secrets of success. His informal, rewarding and attentive management style is one that I believe should be emulated by more business people.