"Everyone experiences obstacles as they live their lives. The public seems to believe that successful people have not faced obstacles. That is not true. Successful people experience significant challenges and obstacles over the course of their lifetimes. The secret is in how they surmount those obstacles and use them to learn and to grow stronger. The Work presents short profiles of fifty women, who have been inducted into both the Colorado Hall of Fame and others, discussing how they dealt with significant obstacles and challenges in their lives. These stories are presented within a framework of ten key characteristics that are embodied in these Hall of Famers and that are responsible for their successes in overcoming the challenges and obstacles that they met throughout their lifelong journeys: mental intelligence; emotional intelligence; social support; moral compass - spirituality; determination - perseverance - persistence; optimism; creativity; resilience; action-orientation; and passion"--

Columns, essays & poetry reveal how women connect "self, others & community" to develop coherent lives as societal roles change. Includes conversations & bibliography about recent research on adult & women's development. Invites readers to "continue the conversation" through own insights & life experiences. Reviewsrs say, "great GIFT book," "poignant," "integrative," "transforming," "made me cry", "personal", "EXCELLENT reader for WOMEN'S STUDIES & WORKSHOPS." Author well-known national leader in higher education, workforce development & women's organizations. Order: EMG & ASSOC., 6725 So. Adams Way, Littleton, CO 80122, FAX 303-771-2235.