Over Under Around and Through

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United States

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Essential reading for women who want to have a successful career. It will serve as your roadmap. -Temple Grandin. Professor of Animal Science Colorado State University and author of Thinking in Pictures. “Over, Under, Around and Through: How Hall of Famers Surmount Obstacles recognizes the incredible special abilities of women along with their dreams, hopes, disappointments, courage and triumphs. Their moments of history is the legacy for future generations. The women in these stories have demonstrated their inventiveness and their contributions of accomplishment should never be forgotten. I highly recommend this book for everyone to enjoy. A great book about great women. -Hon. Elbra M. Wedgeworth, Former President, Denver City Council and Community Leader “Inspiring experiences from true American Leaders. Encouraging and compelling Stories——a must-read.” -Lilly Ledbetter—Inspiration for the “Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act” This is a must read that reveals and helps you understand the many women who solve the problems of their space, family, community, country and the world. Their tenacity, courage, passion, compassion and persistence is documented through these stories. The authors are authentic with intention...Enjoy! -Carlotta LaNier, Congressional Gold Medalist; President, Little Rock Nine Foundation; Author: A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School This is a must-read book that inspires and challenges the reader to persist and not give up. Numerous tips for overcoming difficult times are provided. It tells the stories of numerous women who have met the challenges in their lives with determination, commitment, and purpose. -Polly Baca, Trailblazing politician, and government and community leader Whoever reads this book will experience their own Sankofa moments. I believe each reader will find the courage to bring their own gifts into their communities. Like the women in this book, each of you is a blessing. Even as you stand on the shoulders of others, yours are the shoulders that will provide the foundation of the future. —Cleo Parker Robinson, Founder and Artistic Director, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (since 1970) It is rare that we have all the training we need before we face a life-changing event in our lives. Each of the women whose stories are told in Over, Under, Around, and Through by Jill Tietjen and Ellie Greenberg, demonstrate the strength, creativity, persistence, and fortitude they used to figure out a way forward. I pick up this book when I need a reminder of how others have found a way to manage whatever was thrown in their path. They are truly heroes for me. Even more special is that I personally know many of these Colorado women or have received blessings because of their lives. Thanks for this making sure this wonderful book made it to print. -Deb Norris SPHR, Senior HR Manager, International Leadership and Learning at PAE Author - Jill Tietjen. Narrator - Machelle Williams. Published Date - Friday, 13 January 2023.

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English