Running on Full: The Story of Ruth and Ruby Crawford
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.94 (780 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1933483237 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 172 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-10-05 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Book by Wilkinson, Neil
Delightful and informative book This is a delightful book! Not only does it tell a warm and wonderful story about two remarkable women; it also sets their narrative in a historical context with regard to what was going on in the state and the nation as the sisters lived their colorful lives. These ladies rose to significant heights in their chosen professions despite being victims of gender discrimination, blazing a path for other women while at the. Sharon Greenwood said Running on Full: Ruth and Ruby Crawford. I do not usually read biographies because I never feel that a true picture is painted of the subject. In this case, however, I make an exception. The author evidently forged a bond with these ladies which allowed him to not only convey their amazing life story but to do it in their own voice. I've never lived in or near Atlanta, GA and many of the landmarks mentioned in the book are foreign to me; however, I could pic. drakesuave@aol.com said Oprah should see this!!!. "Running of Full" is a well-written account of twin sisters, Ruth and Ruby Crawford, who in their long lives made marks in every field of endeavor they undertook. Through the proverbial glass ceilings in law, banking, accounting, they rose to be among the first women bank officers in the country. Their stewardship and devotion to community and national causes, like the Humane Society, are legend. Often called "the "Oprah should see this!!!" according to drakesuave@aol.com. "Running of Full" is a well-written account of twin sisters, Ruth and Ruby Crawford, who in their long lives made marks in every field of endeavor they undertook. Through the proverbial glass ceilings in law, banking, accounting, they rose to be among the first women bank officers in the country. Their stewardship and devotion to community and national causes, like the Humane Society, are legend. Often called "the 2Oprah should see this!!! drakesuave@aol.com "Running of Full" is a well-written account of twin sisters, Ruth and Ruby Crawford, who in their long lives made marks in every field of endeavor they undertook. Through the proverbial glass ceilings in law, banking, accounting, they rose to be among the first women bank officers in the country. Their stewardship and devotion to community and national causes, like the Humane Society, are legend. Often called "the 24-. -. Oprah should see this!!! drakesuave@aol.com "Running of Full" is a well-written account of twin sisters, Ruth and Ruby Crawford, who in their long lives made marks in every field of endeavor they undertook. Through the proverbial glass ceilings in law, banking, accounting, they rose to be among the first women bank officers in the country. Their stewardship and devotion to community and national causes, like the Humane Society, are legend. Often called "the 24-. -