Take It from Me: Life's a Struggle But You Can Win

by Erin Brokovich and Erin Brockovich

Book Overview

In this book, the real Erin Brockovich (played by Julia Roberts in the Oscar-winning film) shares her most personal challenges and shows how all of us, no matter how down-and-out, can call on our... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071383794
• ISBN13: 9780071383790
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic!

What an inspirational book. Simple and logical advice. I really enjoyed the book. Easy reading and didn't go on to long like other self help books. I recommend it as school reading and should be in libraries.

Take it from me, too.

Erin Brockovich and I had several things in common. We were both blonde law professionals making our way in Southern California. For those reasons I have watched Erin's story unfurl with interest. I first thought her "a brilliant woman trapped in a trailer trash body". Erin, a caterpillar, of sorts, has morphed into a butterfly. I have not changed my opinion in that regard, and as time marches on I hold Erin with increasing regard.Now comes her book, "Take It from Me: Life's a Struggle but You Can Win". What better person to write such a book, but the queen of struggle, Erin Brockovich. Did you see the movie staring Julie Roberts?When it comes to overcoming adversity, Erin is the expert. She lived every day of her life fighting the current. And now she has written a self-help, self-fulfilling, and all empowering book. I came away from her book thinking that I could have done more with my life. After reading this book I now feel inspired to do more with my life. One review said that the book was a "pretty quick read". A straightforward assessment, but, according to her book, those three words sum up what Erin Brockovich is really all about. A simple, unpretentious woman, whose kind and moderate nature is both quick to forgive and forget. I enjoyed this book. I think you will too.Erin has received a number of awards for her work. To mention a few: "Consumer Advocate of the Year" - Consumer Attorneys of California,"Profile in Courage" Award from Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association, "Justice Armand Arabian Law and Media Award - San Fernando Valley Bar,"Champion of Justice" Award from the Civil Justice Foundation of ATLA, President's Award - Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, and many many more.

A working class Celeb!!!

What's most impressive about Erin (and it shows in the book, the movie, in real life) is that she hasn't forgotten who she was or where she came from. Sure, she's outwardly flashy, but she's also a true role model in an age where most celebs are an example of how NOT to be. Take It From Me explains why Erin is Erin; where she learned to be such a caring global thinker. This book masterfully explores how Erin worked hard for what's she become and was granted very little. And it does so in a spirtually-uplifting fashion.

Smart, sassy, and inspiring!

Cheers to Erin Brockovich! It was great to hear the real-life stories behind the Hollywood hype ... but the biggest surprise was that the truth was often more interesting and dramatic than the dramatization. Brockovich offers concrete advice to others trying to improve their lives -- she's a role model and inspiration to people everywhere.

Great Book, Erin is a STAR

Just finished Erin's book Take it From ME. What a fantastic and uplifting story. What she has had to overcome and everything she has accomplished is an inspiration to me and to everyone who is facing any sort of adversity or trouble. I plan to give this book to a number of my friends this Christmas who need a bit of help and inspiration. Take it from me, this book is a winner!!!!