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Ordinary women who make an extraordinary difference,
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This review is from: Extraordinary Ordinary Women (Paperback)
When we read of famous women there is always a sense of their accomplishments being something beyond what ordinary women like most of us could possibly do. This book looks at the work done by ordinary women that has made a big difference in some way. It would be a perfect book to have in classrooms where teens and preteen girls could use it as an inspiration. But it is also an inspiration to women of any age.Alice Hellstrom Anderson features a great variety of women both in terms of their ages and in what they have done to contribute to society. Each woman was personally interviewed by Anderson. You will find women concerned about the underprivileged, world peace, world health, and more in this book. It is a wonderful resource and a great way to get in touch with how ordinary women are making a difference.
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Reflecting the lives of women with widely ranging careers and special interests, Ms. Anderson's book is at once both inspiring and motivating. From women whose work involves teaching developmentally and physically challenged children and women committed to the rescue and humane treatment of animals, to women whose life work has been to provide career opportunities for other women, these thoughtfully written biographical profiles provide a pciture of diversity and dedication. Thoughtfully researched and articulately written, Ms. Anderson's book would be an exceptional graduation gift for any young woman embarking on the exploration of her own career options. It is gratifying reading for anyone who finds inspiration in the lives and good works of others.
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I am in the book,
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This review is from: Extraordinary Ordinary Women (Paperback)
As one of the women in this book I must say Alice has done very well telling our stories! I was the youngest in the book and was humbled after reading the other stories. I am now 18 and in college still trying hard to carry on the story. I hope all of you who have read this wonderful story become inspired to do something to help others!
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Like most of us, Claudette Thing didn't like feeling helpless when dealing with life's challenges. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Camp Sunshine, United States, Salvation Army, Girl Scouting, Faith House, Margaret Chase Smith, Point Sebago, Camp Chrysalis, Friendship House, Sister Joyce, Design Dwellings, Kim Block, Maine Medical Center, New Hampshire, Senator Smith, Soviet Union, United Way, East Baltimore, Frieda Jaffe, Susan Duchaine, Vivian Castleberry, Ballet Folklorico, Chicago Sun Times, Colene Daniel, Department of Human Services New!
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