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(Extra)Ordinary Women: Ten Inspirational Stories
“A journey into the very marrow of which strong women are made.” – Joanie Cox-Henry, journalist and blogger
Camille. Lynn. Monique. Becky and Margaret. Jaime. Olga. Christina. Rasheera. Odalys. Danielle.
These are the seemingly everyday women whose stories inspired (Extra)Ordinary Women - and whose resilience and strength will inspire women around the world.
These women have defeated breast cancer, addiction, and homelessness. They have lived through the Boston Marathon bombing and hundreds of surgeries. They have traveled from foreign lands to create a better life. They have endured brain cancer, abuse, and poverty. They have given a home to dozens of special-needs children. They have known loss, pain, and fear.
They are survivors. And they share their stories to empower other women who need something - and someone - to believe in.
(Extra)Ordinary Women reminds us of the amazing stories that we find all around us when we open our eyes, hearts, and minds.
And these extraordinary women remind us to never give up, never quit, and never underestimate the power of a woman.
Camille. Lynn. Monique. Becky and Margaret. Jaime. Olga. Christina. Rasheera. Odalys. Danielle.
These are the seemingly everyday women whose stories inspired (Extra)Ordinary Women - and whose resilience and strength will inspire women around the world.
These women have defeated breast cancer, addiction, and homelessness. They have lived through the Boston Marathon bombing and hundreds of surgeries. They have traveled from foreign lands to create a better life. They have endured brain cancer, abuse, and poverty. They have given a home to dozens of special-needs children. They have known loss, pain, and fear.
They are survivors. And they share their stories to empower other women who need something - and someone - to believe in.
(Extra)Ordinary Women reminds us of the amazing stories that we find all around us when we open our eyes, hearts, and minds.
And these extraordinary women remind us to never give up, never quit, and never underestimate the power of a woman.
216 pages, Paperback
Published October 16, 2018
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December 28, 2018
Ten true stories about ten diverse women from different ages, races and backgrounds who share their life trials of fear, loss and pain from cancer survivor, homelessness, addiction, health crisis to my favorite first story about Olga that will haunt & inspire me for years to come. These women’s stories make you recognize resilience in all of us is a theme worth reading again & again, an inspiring read!
October 16, 2018
We all face challenges in our lives. Sometimes those challenges are a lot harder than others. But what really matters is how you face them. This collection of stories shows that we are not alone in our struggles. You will read about ten women’s struggles with everything from addiction to cancer to sever injury and so much more. You will follow them on the highs and lows of their journeys and be empowered but how their journey ends.
I find it is so easy to get caught up in our lives and focused on everything that is happening, for good or bad, to us. But we need to step outside ourselves for a while whether it is to take a break from our lives or helping others. This book is a great reminder about how strong we are as women.
This is a great book and one that needs to be read. It’s heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. Definitely one we should keep on our shelves.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
I find it is so easy to get caught up in our lives and focused on everything that is happening, for good or bad, to us. But we need to step outside ourselves for a while whether it is to take a break from our lives or helping others. This book is a great reminder about how strong we are as women.
This is a great book and one that needs to be read. It’s heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. Definitely one we should keep on our shelves.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
October 14, 2018
As soon as I heard the title of this, I thought it would be a must for me. I've overcome my own challenges of being borm at 29 weeks one of twins. I live with Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus as well as. severe eyesight conditions which mean I am classified as severely sight impaired (blind). I'm also an electric wheelchair user. I'm in the process of writing my own memoir using voice dictation computer software.
Camille. Lynn. Monique. Becky and Margaret. Jaime. Olga. Christina. Rasheera. Odalys. Danielle. Women who have a story to tell and tell it they do, in an engaging, honest and thought-provoking way.
Extra(Ordinary) Women: Ten Inspirational Stories is written by Kristin Bartzokis who herself has a story to tell. This, I think, is what makes this book even more poignant. The fact that everyone in this book has some kind of disability or health condition or helps those in need in some way and also does their best to educate society about their realities and who they are despite them shows that there are so many interesting strong people out there whose stories need to be heard. I was so caught up in this that I listened to it in a few hours and it's well worth staying up late for. Each story is different yet expertly told and completely absorbing.
I came away with an enhanced knowledge of some disabilities/conditions and situations and new knowledge of others. I really enjoy stories I can learn something from and this is truly a brilliant work of nonfiction. I highly recommend it.
Thanks to Kristin Bartzokis and KiCam Projects for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
Camille. Lynn. Monique. Becky and Margaret. Jaime. Olga. Christina. Rasheera. Odalys. Danielle. Women who have a story to tell and tell it they do, in an engaging, honest and thought-provoking way.
Extra(Ordinary) Women: Ten Inspirational Stories is written by Kristin Bartzokis who herself has a story to tell. This, I think, is what makes this book even more poignant. The fact that everyone in this book has some kind of disability or health condition or helps those in need in some way and also does their best to educate society about their realities and who they are despite them shows that there are so many interesting strong people out there whose stories need to be heard. I was so caught up in this that I listened to it in a few hours and it's well worth staying up late for. Each story is different yet expertly told and completely absorbing.
I came away with an enhanced knowledge of some disabilities/conditions and situations and new knowledge of others. I really enjoy stories I can learn something from and this is truly a brilliant work of nonfiction. I highly recommend it.
Thanks to Kristin Bartzokis and KiCam Projects for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
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