Millicent Fenwick: Her Way

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Summary: Millicent Fenwick, Her Way
Review: After a slow moving start, "Millicent Fenwick, Her Way" took off and quickly became one of the most absorbing biographies I have ever read. Amy Schapiro has written the wonderful story of the life of a truly great human being. While most of the people in the world are "takers," Millicent Fenwick was a "giver" in every sense of the word. Millicent had the same philosophy as Albert Einstein...when asked what was the meaning of life...his response was to serve other people. Ms. Schapiro brings this out in a most interesting way that is based on extensive research into the life and accomplishments of this great person. Each page is filled with many facts that establish the persona of Millicent Fenwick both personally and professionally. Ms. Schapiro obviously gained the cooperation of many people in gathering information, anecdotes and stories about this wonderful person.

I believe that this book will be an inspiration for those who choose to read it. The life of Millicent Fenwick speaks to anyone who has a conscious and a sense for the difficulties of the human condition. Although Mrs. Fenwick is thought of as a "politician from New Jersey," the story of her life can be appreciated as a study of a world class human being. Ms Schapiro brings this to light in an easy to read manuscript.