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Dear Success Seeker: Wisdom from Outstanding Women
An inspirational collection of original letters written by remarkably accomplished women to future generations of success seekers
When facing obstacles to her own success, Michele R. Wright quickly discovered how valuable it is to have success warriors in your life who can inspire and guide you. With this in mind, Wright assembled luminaries from the entertainment, arts, business, and sports worlds to offer words of inspiration and invaluable advice to those seeking victory in their personal and professional journeys.
In these original pieces, the eighty-three contributors -- representing a diverse range of age, background, and experience -- share intimate stories of the challenges and triumphs, adventures and mishaps they faced that marked the road to their achievements. Mae Jemison, MD, the first female African-American astronaut, cautions that "'You can't' and 'You have to' are two deadly phrases that are stumbling blocks for many success seekers," and encourages those seeking success to "remain curious and inquisitive." Tennis great Billie Jean King suggests, "Use your talents to win, not only for yourself, but for generations to come." These women and award-winning actresses Shirley Jones, Ruby Dee, Mo'Nique, and Phylicia Rashad, Senator Mary L. Landrieu, Nobel Prize winner Rosalyn S. Yalow, New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer, and entertainer Patti LaBelle are just a few of the many women offering such pearls of wisdom.
When facing obstacles to her own success, Michele R. Wright quickly discovered how valuable it is to have success warriors in your life who can inspire and guide you. With this in mind, Wright assembled luminaries from the entertainment, arts, business, and sports worlds to offer words of inspiration and invaluable advice to those seeking victory in their personal and professional journeys.
In these original pieces, the eighty-three contributors -- representing a diverse range of age, background, and experience -- share intimate stories of the challenges and triumphs, adventures and mishaps they faced that marked the road to their achievements. Mae Jemison, MD, the first female African-American astronaut, cautions that "'You can't' and 'You have to' are two deadly phrases that are stumbling blocks for many success seekers," and encourages those seeking success to "remain curious and inquisitive." Tennis great Billie Jean King suggests, "Use your talents to win, not only for yourself, but for generations to come." These women and award-winning actresses Shirley Jones, Ruby Dee, Mo'Nique, and Phylicia Rashad, Senator Mary L. Landrieu, Nobel Prize winner Rosalyn S. Yalow, New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer, and entertainer Patti LaBelle are just a few of the many women offering such pearls of wisdom.
240 pages, Paperback
First published March 19, 2009
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October 10, 2009
I was involved in the development of the book "Dear Success Seeker: Wisdom from Outstanding Women" by Michele Wright. (Simon & Schuster 2009). The book features "success letters" from some of America's greatest women achievers of all races and backgrounds as well as an exclusive interview with the Oprah & Friends radio personality Gayle King, who is also a television personality on the Oprah Show and the Editor at Large of O the Oprah Magazine. Other women featured in the book include actresses Della Reese, Shirley Jones & Monique; Phylicia Rashad, astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, tennis champion Billie Jean King, faith leader Joyce Meyer and dozens of other women. Camille Cosby wrote the foreword to the book.
July 13, 2011
Dear Success Seeker have a depth and richness to them that go far beyond superficial success. The messages get to the real heart and soul of success, which is
the mastery of one’s self and one’s life and the fulfillment of the God-given potential that lies within the soul of each individual.
the mastery of one’s self and one’s life and the fulfillment of the God-given potential that lies within the soul of each individual.
July 26, 2011
wow. great book! you must read it. it is useful
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