Hard Won Wisdom

by Fawn Germer

Book Overview

Through exclusive interviews with luminaries in everything from medicine and government to business, entertainment, and the military, Hard Won Wisdomshares the insights of female groundbreakers,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0979546648
• ISBN13: 9780979546648
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Newhouse Books
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

proud to be a woman

I was given this book as a gift and wasn't intentionally reading it as a Self Help book. I found that I couldn't put it down, pulled out my high-lighter as I was reading it and started highlighting and starring as I read. Fawn didn't simply interview and tell a story. She wove the lives of these exceptional ecletic women telling of their trials and tribulations, their perserverence, and the outcome of their lives because of the choices they made during adversity as well as good times. The reader could easily identify with each concurring that we are the ones that are responsible for following our own dreams. The dream may not become a reality but we are stronger and have grown from our efforts. This is a great gift for friends of all ages as well as a perfect graduation gift.

Powerful Reading. This is THE Gift for Christmas This Year

If I'd only known ten years ago what these women pass on here, I'd have saved myself a decade of stress and anxiety, and probably would have advanced my career much faster than I did. This is not career advice, but rather, life advice that will reshape the way you look at yourself and the world. It made me take a long look at who I am and where I am going, and has inspired me to take the first step toward a long-delayed life change that I just didn't have the guts to go for. I love the writing here. Fawn Germer interviewed so many of our women role models and got them to share their pain and glory so the rest of us would have an easier ride. I have read every word and will get copies for my friends over the holidays because they will LOVE it as much as I do.

There could not be a better time for this book!

A friend gave me a copy of Hard Won Wisdom and I haven't been able to put it down. These past few weeks have been some of the most difficult times in many of our lives, and I've personally considered putting off a business venture that has been three years in the planning. After reading what Carly Fiorina, Cokie Roberts, Helen Thomas and many of the other amazing women in Hard Won Wisdom shared with author Fawn Germer, I'm back on track professionally and personally. I related to so many of these women, both their triumphs and their defeats. As I learned from this gem of a book, we can create a bolder, more enriching life for ourselves. Do yourself a favor and read Hard Won Wisdom!

Finally! Somebody Answers the Questions That Really Matter.

I am so sick and tired of books written by nobodies telling us that they have discovered the secret to our success. This book is written by a woman who went to all of the "somebodies" of our times. The women here really KNOW the secret to success because they have made it. I loved how author Fawn Germer explored everything from figuring out what matters in life to dealing with trying work situations to juggling family responsibilities with your own needs. This book will touch the heart and soul of every woman who reads it.

Inspiring. Enlightening. It's FILLED With Great Advice!

At a time when I've been wondering what really matters in life, here comes a book filled with advice from legendary women who really know. I loved reading what Jane Goodall, Cokie Roberts, Frances McDormand and all of those other incredible women had to say. This book convinced me to do what matters most to me -- not to everybody else -- and it literally walked me through the process of change so it won't be so daunting. It made me feel anything is possible, and hit on all of my "hot" issues, including my fear of risk, failure and obstacles. More than anything, Hard Won Wisdom showed me how to feel good about who I am. I'm buying it for all of my friends for Christmas because this is absolutely the best book I've read in a long, long time.