A Life Story for My Grandchildren

About the Book

“A Life Story for my Grandchildren” tells of growing up in America as a child of immigrant background, of jobs, friends and falling in love, of starting a business on a shoe string, of involvement in Democratic politics and support of non-profit causes. Stuart Moldaw’s family story ranges from Bolshevik Russia to Depression-era Massachusetts to serving in the Pacific during World War II to the apparel markets of New York City and the grand department stores of the past, ultimately moving to California where he takes part in the mall-driven revolution that changed the face of retailing.

About the Author

Entrepreneur Stuart Moldaw was born in Brookline, Massachusettes in 1927. After being discharged from the Navy in World War II, he completed his education at Syracuse University. He began his career as a women’s apparel buyer for department stores, moving to California in 1955 as regional manager for the Lerner Shops chain. During his career he was involved in the creation of a number of companies, including publicly held Ross Stores and Gymboree Corporation. Mr. Moldaw lives in Atherton, California with his wife Phyllis. He has two daughters, Sue and Carol, and four grandchildren, Bill, Stuart, Jack and Sarah.