Retailing pioneer Fred Meijer comes alive in the pages of this intimate biography, told in part by the people in Fred's life -- from store cashiers to American presidents. Astute businessman, visionary arts patron, homespun philosopher -- Fred is a man of many parts. His story weaves a chronicle of how to succeed in business, how to shape one's life, how to leave the world a better place, and how to have fun along the way. / -Fred, in his unpretentious way, has always been a leader. . . . He is able, he is dedicated, and he's fun.--- Gerald R. Ford / -I have always admired Fred Meijer as the...