Local Businessman Wins Second Book Award
"Call of the Couch: A Family's Love Affair with Its Business" by Larry Schneiderman wins at the 25th Annual Midwest Book Awards in the Business Category
MINNEAPOLIS, June 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Larry Schneiderman, CEO of Minnesota based Schneiderman's Furniture, was recognized for excellence in writing for the second time this year. This award comes shortly after "Call of the Couch" won a 2015 Axiom Business Book Award.
"The continued success and recognition of 'Call of the Couch' is both humbling and extremely gratifying," said Larry of this award. "My original purpose for writing the book was to honor my mother and father by sharing their against-all-odds business accomplishments. Friends encouraged me to add what I've learned these past 40 years. It's a combination of what I've gained through years in retail and what I learned from others, especially my parents. With the help from a fine editor, the content came together."
Schneiderman's Furniture is one of Minnesota's largest and longest family operated businesses, with operations spanning three generations. Larry has worked for the company his entire life, selling his first piece of furniture at the age of 15.
About Larry Schneiderman & "Call of the Couch"
Larry Schneiderman is the author of "Call of the Couch: A Family's Love Affair with Its Business" and CEO of Twin Cities based Schneiderman's Furniture. Schneiderman's was founded in 1948 by Max & Edna Schneiderman. Three generations and six showrooms later, the family and business have intertwined to create a legacy. On June 01, 2014 Larry published "Call of the Couch" to share the story of the wisdom he earned through a lifetime in the industry trenches. The book opens the doors to The Schneiderman family's showroom and shares an insiders view of their notable success story. Beaver Pond Press in Edina, MN published 'Call of the Couch'.
About the MidWest Book Awards
The 25th Annual MidWest Book Awards are a competition for excellence in books published in 2014. The awards recognize creativity in content and execution, overall book quality, and the books unique contribution to its subject areas. Awards were given out on May 13, 2015 in St. Paul Minnesota. A total of 372 entries in 42 categories were submitted from the 12-state region.
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