A founder of the Corcoran Group real estate company describes her hard-working childhood and the lessons she learned from her mother and through her business experiences that enabled her to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. 125,000 first printing. ...Corcoran could be selling plumbing supplies, and the story would still fly. -- Kirkus Reviews I love this book. Her simple secrets should be mandatory reading for all with an eye on success. -- Judge Judy Sheindlin These easy-to-remember and pithy words of advice can be used by anyone . Plus, weren t our mothers always right? -- Cathleen Black, president, Hearst magazines Barbara Corcoran is a self-made business baroness. Founder of the Corcoran Group, New York's premier real estate company, Corcoran is one of the most powerful brokers in the nation.