(Extra)ordinary (women) Ten inspirational stories

Kristin Bartzokis

Book - 2018

These women might seem "ordinary," but their stories are anything but: They have survived everything from breast cancer to addiction to the Boston Marathon bombing. These stories inspire anyone who needs something to believe in, while reminding us never to underestimate the power of a woman.

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Subjects
Genres
Biographies
Published
[Georgetown, Ohio] : KiCam Projects [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Kristin Bartzokis (author)
Physical Description
x, 206 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 206).
ISBN
9780999158142
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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 7 Up-Each chapter in this collected biography describes how the subject overcame dire situations on the path to success. Reading through each of these true stories is an emotional journey. One of the profiles is about a woman named Rasheera Dopson. She was born premature and has had over 100 surgeries in her life so far. Bartzokis's thoughts on Dopson best sum up the tone of the entire book: "She encourages everyone she meets to embrace their stories, to love their flaws, and to be different. And she reminds everyone that just because others might place limitations on you, you do not have to place those same limitations on yourself." A photo of each women and a charitable organization that is close to their hearts is included with each chapter. The book is easy to read and can be dipped into or read from cover to cover. VERDICT Consider wherever Byron Pitt's Be the One and motivational true stories are popular.-Kristin Joy Anderson, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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