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An inspiring and fascinating account of determination and achievement in adversity

Out Of The Bottle' tells the story of Graham Webb. A high school dropout at age fifteen, he grew up in London, in government subsidised housing, and overcame the challenges of congenital spina bifida to forge a name in the world of business. Graham was the figurehead and co – founder of globally distributed, multi million dollar hair care company Graham Webb International. The company was sold to Wella in 2001, who themselves were purchased by Procter and Gamble in 2003. The book is the compelling account of Graham's personal and professional struggles and accomplishments that will resonate with all readers.

An instinctive entrepreneur, the teenage Graham ignored sixty-two job application rejections, and went on to build a successful career in the UK; and in the USA with his business partner Robert Taylor, the man behind the blockbuster successes of Softsoap; and the Obsession and Eternity fragrances. After being appointed chairman of the Institute of Directors (Kent) and serving on councils of the Confederation of British Industry, Graham was asked by patron HRH Prince Andrew, and Lord Kingsdown, to be honorary chairman of the NSPCC Kent 'Full Stop Campaign' (the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children). Graham rose above the medical problems he kept secret, gained confidence, and despite doctors expectations, became a happily married father of four children after marrying his best friend Mandy - his wife of thirty six years.

With tales of his unpredictable encounters with scores of famous and influential musicians, Graham describes how he balanced drumming professionally in rock'n'roll bands with building his own global business from scratch. The motivational story 'Out Of The Bottle' is embroidered with entrepreneurial insights, humorous anecdotes and startling coincidences.

Regular charity donations are made from book sales

So far Graham has given monies to (amongst others) The Princes Trust, Kent, to help a young lady with Cerebral Palsy. Kent Spina Bifida Assn (SBA). The (National) Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus UK, Illinois SBA; Colorado SBA, American Spina Bifida Association, Missouri SBA, Pennsylvania SBA, Michigan SBA, The Mercy Hospital Foundation (Iowa), The Caron Keating Foundation, UK.

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