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Summary: Great for motivating young girls
Review: I read this book with girls ages 11-14 in a mentoring program that I am involved in. We had such a wonderful discussion. The girls could instantly relate to the challenges that Dr. Jemison faced as a young African American girl trying to excel in a non-traditional field of endeavor.I highly recommend this book because Dr. Jemison is so warm, honest and down to earth in her story telling. She also lets you see the ordinary side of her and her family. It gives every little girl the realization that they too (with a little hard work) can achieve their dreams if they remain focused and true to themselves. Dr. Jemison's life is filled with adventure and adversity and she often chooses the "road less traveled". It truly has made all the difference.
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Summary: Like a conversation with a friend
Review: I saw Dr. Jemison on a public access TV program. Her writing in this book is so conversational that I did not even realize that she was actually *reading* from her book! I knew then that the book would be enjoyable to read since the writing would be very accessible. I got the book as soon as I had a chance. It *was* enjoyable because she speaks in a normal conversational tone that makes one feel at home with her. I found her life to be amazing -- and I've never read about someone who is so intelligent, talented and personable. While I think that the intended audience for this book is teen/pre-teen gals, I did also enjoy it for the sake of just learning about this amazing woman. My only criticism is that the book tended to jump around a bit.
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Summary: Future of Women
Review: I was lucky enough to meet Dr Jemison in persona dn get my book autographed by her. I was excited by this alone. However I got home and sat down and read the book and i was even more taken then I was when I started. A true fro teh grassroots story. Shows how far women have some and how far they ahve to go. I saw her do a session with children and she is a true role model for us all
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Summary: Just Ok
Review: When I started reading this book, I expected it to be full of inspiration and advice on how to acheive great things in life as Dr. Jemison did. While I respect her for her wonderful acheivements, ambition, and zeal, through out the book I could not help but think she was conceited and stuck on herself. This book was not inspirational or encouraging to me. Rather, it was just about how wonderful Dr. Jemison is. She told story after story after story about how she was so wonderful, and I felt, above other people. I also found editing errors in it which I felt was unacceptable. I am a sixteen year-old girl who wants to be a doctor when I grow up, so I thought reading this book would be worthwhile. I do admire her for following her dreams and "the wind" (which by the way became an overused metaphor), but I spent my time reading the book frustrated and wondering when she would stop tooting her own horn.
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