Defying Gravity: A Celebration of Late-Blooming Women
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (761 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1578602084 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Soaring High on Your Own Wings" according to Dr. Cathy Goodwin. Defying Gravity is one of the few books about midlife that combines realism with inspiration. Author Boyle interviewed twelve women who were determined to follow their dream, as we are so often advised to do. They didn't win lotteries or buy themselves new careers. They. "Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Excellent. "Women gain courage from their sisters" according to Janet D. Luongo. Prill's expert interviewing skills and honest writing gives us a glimpse behind women who are successful. Who would know the struggles they have had, the obstacles they climbed over? Here women with very different dreams - from being a doctor to a writer to a peace corp
"…a beautifully worked mosaic of true stories…" -- Jeanne Ray, New York Times best-selling author
Prill Boyle gathered the encouraging stories of twelve daring and determined women who accomplished incredible things at an age when most people are beginning to wind down.. Every day, regular women are accomplishing extraordinary things later in life