An incredible story! What  an incredible woman!
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A sad, gut wrenching story, but beautifully told. After visiting Auschwitz I found this book impossible to put down. Thanks for sharing your story to the world.
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Remarkable story by a very remarkable person (as I know!) - provides a very worthwhile account of a fascinating journey.
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Wow! This book is a MUST READ! Not only is the story amazing but the book is well-written and insightful. I didn't know what to expect, but I am beyond pleased. There is something in this book for just about everyone from the disgruntled employee to the mentally ill to those who believe in the healing power of animals. But most of all, this woman's pain has truly become our gain! New York City Transit, the public sector giant that waged war on this otherwise exemplary employee, a woman with vision for the future, perpetrated - with the help of our seriously corrupt judicial system - some of the most cruel, disgraceful, hideous acts of workplace abuse that I've ever heard - and that you will have ever heard too. Most folks would walk straight away from crap like this. But not her. The author is the kind of woman you want in your corner. She is relentless in her pursuit of justice and her desire to put it all out there for the world to know about. If you give even so much as a hoot about America and the direction it has taken, READ THIS BOOK!
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Wow!  What an inspirational and amazing story!  Lisa's experience fighting for equality and fairness in a business world where unfortunately gender bias still very much exists should be a "must read" for all business leaders and executives.  She stood up for what she believed and had the courage to fight for equality.  I praise Lisa for being a role model and for telling her story.  It is through people like Lisa taking action that lasting change will result.  Her battle in the courts was won, but this touching book leaves you believing that it was a victory for all women who face the challenges of gender bias in their own careers.
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What Price a Dream is a truly captivating story of one womans struggle that takes her from a baby on her mamas breast, through a poverty stricken childhood and two difficult marriages, then on to become a highly educated and extremely successful woman.  You will laugh and cry for Mary as she tells her tale, in part one, through the eyes of a young innocent girl who sees way beyond her years and you will cheer her on in part two as you follow her ascent as a wife, mother, college student and professional.
You will be inspired, chapter by chapter, as you observe how this determined woman rose above her disadvantages to achieve, not only personal goals, but to become an example to others.  Great story that is so well-written.  I highly recommend it!
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After reading this book I feel proud of her for a couple of reasons one for surviving and two for remaining such a compassionate person . How on earth did she do that . I think that with all of the struggles and neglect that went on in her life it is pretty amazing how much she cares about other people !!! She loves her son !!! Telling This story could not have been easy she did it really well! I really could not put it down . I don't usually read memoir type books . I saw her on oprah and to me she seemed genuine and before the show was over I ordered the book . It came the next day and it was hard to put down .I cannot imagine a child being raised that way and still coming out as a Nice person ,She really seems like a nice person and I think it makes the reader wish her well. I know I did
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Amazing story of an incredible woman, challenged her entire life by physical disabilities, ALL of which she overcame with the most positive attitude and her quest to live a normal life like anyone else.  She achieved it all and I highly recommend this book.  It will inspire you to live your life in the most positive way you can.  Janet's story has proved to me that nothing is beyond your reach if you just go for it!  This is definitely a five star read!
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What an amazing story ! I am amazed by her strong faith, she went through so much but stayed strong. Everybody needs to read this book. Thank you so much Carmen for sharing your story, not so many people are brave enough to tell a story like this.
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My goodness!  What a tough lady!  She really had a wild ride for a life but she never backed off and ultimately took total responsibility for her family.  A very inspiring story.
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I could NOT stop reading this book once I'd started.  This is an amazing account of Vera's life from her early childhood in Ukraine to her later years in Duluth Minnesota.  I don't know Vera or her family - this book was actually given to me by the author as we passed in the airport!  I now feel that this chance encounter was meant to be.

This lady went through so much in her life!  She encountered some very terrible things, but didn't let it tarnish her or her faith.  Vera called them angels, the people who wove through her life, guiding her and protecting her.  I am humbled by her strength, she allowed situations to not weaken but strengthen her.

This is the story of a lady who opens her heart and memories to you, the reader, to gain insight into her experiences and life in the early turn of the century in a country faced with plagues, starvation, communism, war and yet, through it all you will see her strength and resilience and gain insight into how bad things still have a positive side.  Thank you Michael for the chance encounter and the opportunity to know Vera.
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So inspiring and so real. A remarkable story of a very strong and amazing woman who came from nothing but had inner spirituality and faith that drove her to achieve the unimaginable. A beautiful memoir!
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I read this in a day and could not put it down.  What a story! What a life!  What a family. Miss Clark certainly was a fascinating person.  She was obviously very bright in the manner she pursued her hobbies and interests.  She was peculiar as they say but so are many people.  She sounded like a happy person.  I"m sad for her that she never visited Japan since she had such a cultural fascination with the country.  I am disgusted by her nurse attorneys doctors and Beth Israel.  They exploited her as did Citibank.  Too bad they all aren't facing criminal charges.  I loved the photos in the book.  I just wish there were more. This a story worth reading.
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Debra's journey keeps you captivated from the very first page. I couldn't put it down once I got started reading! The true story of a very brave, strong, intelligent woman. My heart was broken for the author as the story unfolds. Such tragedy and amazing strength. A very insightful read. I highly recommend it!
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I'm so glad this young lady told her story!!  It needed to be told.
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An amazing woman with an amazing story. Inspiring, tear jerking read. I can't express enough how much Victoria embodies living life loudly.
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The title and the picture on the cover caught my attention and just had to get it.  Even though the story is an autobiography, it is the most inspiring story I have ever read. What a different kind of life this author has had than most pople I have known.  The story was compelling and keeps your interest right to the end, it is a must for everyone that enjoys a good story.  It is hard to believe that anyone could have overcome so many obstacles in her lifetime.  I am so happy that Ms. Perkins was able to relive her life in order to write this book, there must have been some painful experiences while doing this.  She has a writing style that is easy reading, and you can almost see her living throughout her lifetime.  What an amazing person she must be.  I intend to get copies for my friends as I know they will enjoy it as much as I did.  This is one book I don't want to share, as I know I will want to re-read it from time to time.
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I think we are so lucky to have this lady as part of our history. It is so hard to imagine how she was able to begin life where she did and get to where she is. How fortunate she was to have such progressive parents and for her to learn from them and blossom.