valley boy: the education of tom perkins

The national bestseller now in paperback: the revealing personal memoir from Tom Perkins?renowned venture capitalist, Silicon Valley and biotechnology pioneer, and one of America's most successful businessmen.

Known for his idiosyncratic ideas and golden touch, Tom Perkins has always been one of the business world's most intriguing figures. In this insightful memoir, Perkins recalls many fascinating episodes of his life, both personal and professional, including his involvement in the creation of American industries no one could have dreamed of not long ago.

Tom Perkins is a cofounder of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a leading venture-capital firm. He is the author of Sex and the Single Zillionaire and a memoir, Valley Boy: The Education of Tom Perkins.