“Since my first encounter with George in a private closed-door meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev at The State of The World Forum back in 1999, I have valued George Zimmer as a "Special Counsel" and my personal "Ethical Guide" for all of my work in the disparate fields of fighting to stop and reverse Global Climate Change; to protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples; to protecting the First Amendment Right of everyone to speak her or his mind...including on the controversial subject of the existence of ExtraTerrestrial Life...and the importance of this reality to our human family's deeper understanding of our true place in this vast universe. George Zimmer is much much more than just the charismatic and dynamic businessman that everyone knows with a radical new insight into how to transform our present economic system from its present global-destroying form of share-holder-centered State Capitalism into the potential planet-saving system of stake-holder capitalism...he is a genuine American Treasure and a revolutionary visionary, with a famous voice that can now be turned to saving us from ourselves - if we are ready to listen again. I guarantee it!”

“George’s affection for the Institute of Noetic Sciences and for our mutual mentor, Dr. Edgar Mitchell, was a big influence on our friendship. It was a great delight and honor to be part of this book project.”

“It took more than a village to turn around the Oakland Zoo – it took George Zimmer. He was with me all the way as we transformed our zoo from one of the worst zoos in the country to an urban jewel and a player in the worldwide conservation movement. His book shows the rewards of determination, hard work, belief in yourself, and vision.”

“George Zimmer created a clothing retailer where everyone won as a living example of stakeholder capitalism and its potential to transform business. An unconventional, charismatic, enormously successful business leader, Zimmer shows how to help people become better than they ever thought they could be and how business can transform society for good.”

“From the moment I met George Zimmer I knew we were in the presence of a very great man. George came to speak to the children of Northern Light School as one of our Impossible is Nothing speakers. He shared with them his secret to persevering throughout his many years of overcoming tremendous obstacles, making history and leaving his profound mark on others and the business world as founder and head of one of the most prominent and successful companies throughout this country. As he spoke I listened with great admiration to his profound words characterized by compassion, wisdom, dedication, commitment and unconditional love. As George finished his incredibly inspirational talk he shared with me then we could always count on his support for Northern Light School and for our endeavors of keeping dreams growing ever stronger for the children in our care. As I watched George walk down the hallway and out the front door I shared with the children, “There goes a very great man, a man of tremendous integrity, and we are very blessed to have him in our lives believing in this dream.”

“George Zimmer is one of my dearest friends who long ago made a commitment to support the things that mattered most to the city of Oakland. His incredible commitment to the Oakland Zoo, and to the children of Northern Light School has given me such hope for the future of this beautiful city. Northern Light School is my legacy and George recently shared with me that he would do everything in his power to keep this dream going ever stronger. I said to him, “George you promise?”He said, “I guarantee it Cornell”!”

“I left a career at The Men’s Wearhouse to go back to work for George. He is a great boss – and his book is pretty good, too.”

“George Zimmer is one of the finest political historians that I know. He is a courageous stalwart of progressive ideals and democracy. This book is a great read, and goes beyond his insightful writings with the Patriotic Millionaires .”

“George and I share as great an interest in the cosmos as we do a mutual love and appreciation for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. In this book, he takes you on a guided tour of his universe.”

“Over the decades, I’ve had to deal with George on his sartorial expertise. But as a civic leader, it was always a pleasure to have George on hand for the lighting of the Menorah at our Chanukah Festival. George also has invited and established diversity at all levels of his company. I’ve always been a fan of his, and this book explains why.”

“George is a legendary entrepreneur, a retailing rebel who created an iconic American brand. With great candor and insight he shares his incredible story of heart and determination, wins and losses, and a commitment to stakeholder capitalism.”

“George has always been an incredible team player for my kids at Northern Light School. Year in and year out, whether it was for our Annual Gala or for Vida Blue’s Celebrity Golf Tournament George has always been the first to step up to the plate. He has always been my ace, my number one closer for getting the job done. George is my number one MVP in my Hall of Fame. I guarantee that!.”