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How to Be Like Women of Influence: Life Lessons from 20 of the Greatest

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This is a book that not only all young women should read, but anyone who is interested in fullfilling their true potential at any age. Pat & Ruth Williams and Michael Mink have invented a new genre of writing, combining the exciting elements of narrative story telling with biographical sketches, and essential "Life Lessons" to show how these women became ... the women they became. I not only enjoyed reading about the women I was already familiar with (or thought I was until I read this book!) such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Anne Frank, Rosa Parks, and Helen Keller, but especially the ones I was not that familiar with such as Mary Kay Ash, (founder of Mary Kay Inc. 3.2 billion in retail, named Lifetime Television's most influential business woman of the twentieth century in 1999) Harriet Beecher Stowe,("Uncle Tom's Cabin", which President Lincoln credited with eventually starting the Civil War) and Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton (who's tireless efforts finally led to the women's vote!). All of the women profiled in this book have unique lessons that can be learned from and profited by no matter where you might be in life. The way this book is written, you can pick and choose the chapters that interest you, or you can read it from beginning to end which I recomend because it is written in a style that starts with a bang and doesn't let up until the last page. Many of the stories of these women are not only inspirational, but extremely moving as well (I shed a tear or two!). Plus, the way it is laid out, you can go back to certain chapters to review the "Life Lessons" that Pat, Ruth ,and Michael have culled from these women in an easy and consice manner. This is a reference book for inspiration and success!

I cant say enough about this book. I, being a woman, have always thought of taking on a project of this nature. However, Pat Williams beat me to the punch. It tickles me to see an idea I often thought about in such a splendid format. Any woman who feels the need to improve on their quality of life must read this book. You can be sure to gain a new perspective on living life as a women. The content of the book provides the reader with twenty life lessons that will continue to guide you throughtout your life. A great read for any female regardless of race or wealth. In addition, any of you fellas out there who are interested in females, if you have ever wanted to learn what makes us tick, read this book.

This book has been such an inspiration to me. The in-depth way that the author describes each woman featured is incredible. After every reading session, I was more and more anxious to better myself to be like these women. They really have made a huge influence on society and I think this book will also!

The book spine is cheap and separates some from the pages (without the pages falling out) - the physical quality of the book isn't among the best in the bookstore, but what's inside was surprisingly great--much better than I could have expected from the outside. Even if you know the stories of these women already, it's still great reading!, which amazed me.

My life was in shambles. I had no direction and I was definately no women of influece. One day I stumbled upon one of Pat Williams great pieces of literature, how to be like women of influence. It changed my life.

I have gleaned much inspiration and insight from this priceless repository of equally priceless experiences and wisdom of all the women described in this book. After surviving a stroke and brain surgery in the midst of having and rearing my 3 still young children while maintaining pursuit of my career goals, this book further reinforces a truth that has fueled my perseverance during these tempestuous years of my youth: "Impossible is Nothing!" (Quote by the Great Muhammad Ali)
Also recommended: Faith In The Valley - Iyanla Vanzant

We selected this book to read for our book club. It was ok. The writing wasn't stellar - some sections read like a high school student's report. The most interesting part of the book was just getting some more detail about some of the women - but some of the profiles just jumped around so much, it was hard to get a good sense of the woman featured. The book has inspired me to go back to some of the source material.

I really enjoyed reading the book and not only were the stories very interesting but also very inspirational. I got a chance to meet the actual writer Michael Mink and I greatly enjoyed his view of the ladies he wrote about and some of the behind the story of writing the book. I encourage everone to read this book

all these women did amazing things, we should strive to be more like them. Used this book in a Mary Kay book club where we reviewed one chapter each week.

I enjoyed Pat Williams' HOW TO BE LIKE WALT DISNEY so much, that I jumped to this book HOW TO BE LIKE WOMEN OF INFLUENCE next. I really like his style of presenting the woman, the facts...and then following through with how to take that story and make it a lesson for us all to gain knowledge and insight...so compelling, it's as if it were our own experience. Bravo!!