This unique book is a memoir of the author's eight incredible years with Victoria Station, the fastest growing restaurant chain of the 1970s based in San Francisco. It's a very personal story of living the American dream by climbing the corporate ladder and striving to be somebody. In the background, we learn how Victoria Station grew to over 100 restaurants in just over eight years. And how the company went from the most-envied restaurant chain to mismanaged disaster that ended in bankruptcy. It's funny, informative and includes big names like Johnny Cash, Lynn Swann, 49er Coach Bill Walsh and others. "Herb Caen, Andy Rooney, Johnny Cash, Lynn Swann and Coach Bill Walsh play a part. Written with style and grace." --John Hall, x LA Times Sportswriter Tom Blake is a columnist for The Orange County Register in southern California. He is the author of "Middle Aged and Dating Again" and "Finding Love After 50. How To Begin. Where To Go. What To Do." He has written more than 900 columns on the topic of finding love after 50. He has had multiple appearances on the Today Show and Good Morning America. Used Book in Good Condition