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New book by Boston billionaire features stories on entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and joining the Giving Pledge

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

The recently released book features praise from Melinda Gates, Ralph Nader, and Dr. Paul Farmer of Partners In Health, among others.

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  • The recently released book features praise from Melinda Gates, Ralph Nader, and Dr. Paul Farmer of Partners In Health, among others.
  • Cummings, age 81, is known for founding Greater Boston commercial real estate firm Cummings Properties and growing it from one small building to debt-free 11 million-square-foot portfolio.
  • Since his memoir's April 2018 release, Cummings has appeared on many Boston media outlets, including WBUR's "Radio Boston," "NECN Business Report," WGBH's "Greater Boston," and WBZ's "Nightside with Dan Rea."
  • Joyce and Bill Cummings were the first Massachusetts couple to join the Giving Pledge.