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The Book of Irwin Gould series tells the true story of Irwin David Gould Jr.
This is the saga of a man who grew up on a small island and later worked on big Hollywood movies. This is also the story of how he built a successful business. And his secrets for good health.
The Book of Irwin Gould comprises three books, each covering a different part of his fantastic life.
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The First Book: From Island Boy to Movie Star
The first book of the series tells the story of Irwin’s life from his birth on the island of St. Croix, where he had a strict but loving family and where faith was crucial. He says that “God was a central figure in [their] home.”
But life was also hard.
His father used strict discipline to teach him, and at age 16, Irwin decided to leave home. His decision “saved [him] because [he] immediately could feel the stress and anxiety leave my body.”
Then, a massive hurricane named Hugo struck St. Croix, destroying almost everything it had ever known. It was because of this tragedy that his family was forced to move to New York City.
Irwin fell in love with New York immediately after landing. He says in the first book:
“My first impression of New York City was ‘wow’! It literally took my breath away.”
He saw it as a place of great opportunity.
In New York, he lived with his grandmother, Rosetta Maxwell, who was his hero and who taught him to work hard. Sadly, she died suddenly, and Irwin had to grow up fast, working many jobs to pay the rent.
He never gave up.
His big break came when he was in Florida, auditioning for a music video. There, the famous director Michael Bay saw him and asked him to try out for the movie Bad Boys II instead.
Although he had no acting training, Irwin got the part!
“I could not believe that I had booked a Hollywood blockbuster without any formal training.”
He worked with stars like Will Smith and learned that being himself was enough.
“I was just enough—exactly what was needed.”
He was in other movies like Transporter 2 and Miami Vice.
Throughout his stint with Hollywood, he learned to deal with rejection and internalized the value of hard work.
His story shows how faith and hard work can change a life.
The Second Book: Miracles and Running a Business
The second book of the series explores his forays into business with a company he founded, Bubbles and Sudz Plus. He started this cleaning company in 1998. He worked very hard to get to this point, working a full-time job and two part-time jobs just to save enough money. In just four months, he saved $11,000.
The second book is also about the special signs he saw in life, which he calls miracles.
One day, after a job, he saw a brief image of Jesus in his van and was quite amazed. After that event, he kept finding money on the ground at a store, and he saw this as a sign from God.
These moments made him feel guided.
“I knew I was walking in the Light.”
The Book of Irwin Gould shows that life is a puzzle. Irwin believes we must always be on the lookout for signs and that we must always do the right thing whenever and however possible.
The Third Book: Health is True Wealth
The third book in The Book of Irwin Gould series is about personal health. Irwin hasn’t had the common cold in over thirty years, and in this book, he shares how that happened.
His health secrets start at night: he drinks apple cider vinegar with ginger and cinnamon, and he takes cold showers. He makes his own special skin lotion, and he puts Vapo-Rub on his joints before bed.
During his workday, he wraps his feet and knees in aluminum foil, covering them with his socks and pants. Then he covers it with plastic bags and knee pads.
“The idea with magnifying my blood cells is to increase blood flow,” he writes. And this is what gives him energy for his hard work.
He also goes to the gym three days a week, drinks lots of water, and eats protein shakes. “Health is Wealth” for Irwin, and taking care of your body is the most important thing.
He wants everyone to be healthy by the year 2030.
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The Message of The Book of Irwin Gould
All three books in The Book of Irwin Gould series share one big, overarching message:
You can change your life.
No matter where you start, you can succeed. You just need faith and to work hard. Watch out for guidance, however it may come to you. And you must take care of your health.
Irwin’s story is about overcoming. He overcame a tough childhood. He overcame loss. And he broke into Hollywood with no experience. And he built a business from zero. He found a way all by himself to stay super healthy.
His life is proof that dreams can come true, and he hopes his story inspires others.
“If just one person reads this book and understands this can happen to them, too, I would have done my part.”
His books are personal and easy to read, like a friend talking to you personally and without judgment. This series is chock-full of real stories and sound advice that will help you see yourself for who you are and guide you to a better place in life.
The long journey in The Book of Irwin Gould series is one you will not forget. It will make you believe in second chances and show you the power of never giving up.
You can follow Irwin from a Caribbean island to the bright lights of Hollywood and into a life of purpose and health.
Ready to be inspired by this incredible true story? Buy The Book of Irwin Gould series and start your own journey of transformation!
