American Exceptionalism: Learn what motivates and makes a true entrepreneur tick. To imagine, create and succeed where others have failed. The King of Main Street is much more than an ordinary business book. This is an essential tale on how to achieve enduring business and financial success, succession planning and mentorship, and it takes the reader on an adventure through some of the most important eternal truths. It is a story of life's great hidden secrets that had been passed on from generation to generation but have been unfortunately forgotten by today's society. The lessons taught by Harold and gifted to Michael and the reader can be applied directly to the challenges faced by business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs. The King of Main Street is both a reference guide and a literary work. It is an indispensable roadmap for anyone searching to find their rite of passage towards lasting prosperity and creating a unique legacy. You won't be disappointed in this book. A lesson for all of us. Peter tells a story that we all need to hear. It's about the human journey and how each of us plays a role in each other's lives. Well worth the read. Howard Behar-President Starbucks Coffee, retired - Author of It's Not about the Coffee and The Magic Cup Brilliant and Deep Lessons for business and life at all stages of ones Journey. Peter has combined a lifetime of lessons, his and others, into a superbly written tale that I could not put down. This is not an ordinary fictional account of how to succeed at business and life. It is more than that. It is filled with hard lived truths, historical relevance, well selected prose and thoughtful verse. Reading the book, I saw myself and many people I have met along my journey. This is a work I will refer to time and again. Thank you, Peter for this inspiring book and bringing to life a quest we should all be so fortunate to grasp and live. Sean Magennis -Global President and COO of YPO We all meet 'Harold' in our lives, but we don't know it. Peter Merrick's book is about life and learning and keeping your eyes open for your 'Harold.' Peter tells a brilliant story and one that in different ways has been shared over the ages. Anyone who reads this book and even takes a fraction of the advice will have made a great investment. Sheldon Levy -President Ryerson University, retired and CEO Next Canada The King of Main Street manages to combine a fascinating story which reads like a detective novel and combines it with solid business knowledge and advice. This book could have been written as a dry textbook. Not in this case. There are many mystery books and many business books. But there are very few books which manage to combine the two in such a magnificent fashion. This is what makes this particular book a must read. Izzy Nelken, Ph.D. - Author of HEDGE FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, VOLATILITY AS AN ASSET CLASS and VOLATILITY IN THE CAPITAL MARKETS This is your one-stop book that provides a superbly simple and fun success roadmap. Truly one of my favorite books. Why? This is because the author took the time to aggregate, synthesize, and then, with great thoughtfulness, strung together incredible insights into how to navigate life's constant, turbulent waters and then, gaining the support from mentors, achieve unprecedented success. This book should be read at least once a year, every year until you almost memorize it. It's THAT good. Melissa G Wilson - Author of Making Your Net Work: The Art and Science of Career and Business Networking The wisdom contained between the covers is both profound, uncomfortable and worth every minute invested in this entertaining and informative read. Tom Deans, Ph.D. - Author of Every Family's Business and Willing Wisdom The King of Main Street is an excellent read for anyone in business or thinking about starting one. Although it is classified as business fiction the principles and stories are very real and applicable in everyday life." -Robert Keats - Author of BORDER GUIDE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LIVING, WORKING, AND INVESTING ACROSS THE BORDER and A CANADIAN'S BEST TAX HAVEN: THE US: TAKE YOUR MONEY AND DRIVE!