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A fascinating account of an entrepreneur who grew up on the waterfront of Miami, Florida, counting stalks of bananas at the age of six, to become a stevedore working for and helping to establish Carnival Cruise Line. Despite being in a dysfunctional family, the author endures trials and tribulations and performs inexplicable feats with the help of his angels-all expressed with insight and humor in an intriguing, fast-paced memoir.

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"""If you are curious to know what it takes to be an entrepreneur, this highly entertaining autobiography follows the problems and difficulties of a budding businessman who must find ways to put food on the table while dealing with colorful characters and underappreciative business and family partners whom he continually enriches. Further, it provides a delightful true account of the family life of a hard-charging enterpriser."" -Ralph E. Locher, attorney ""The author is the epitome of a strong individual with poignant and personal appeal who catapults the reader into humorous and honest page-turning reading. With its raw reflection of one man's experiences, this book engenders camaraderie for anyone navigating the ebbs and flows of challenging family and business relationships."" -Tara Provini, family social services director ""The Bus Leaves in an Hour ... Be Under It! is an introspective and witty book about life on the docks, starting from the perspective of a bright inquisitive kid learning savvy life lessons early on that would have crushed others his age. It will make you laugh, cry, and applaud his perseverance. Enjoy the ride!"" -Rose Friedman, children's advocate"

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The author, who uses the pseudonym Marlon Belafonte, was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where most of the accounts in this book take place. He has been involved in overlapping or concurrent careers and entrepreneurial adventures during his lifetime, which shaped his character and helped him overcome many challenges. He lives with his wife along the Florida Panhandle shoreline, where he continues to explore, learn, expand his horizons, and seek new adventures.

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