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First to address some of the whiners: Each persons life is different, we all get that-I wont be going to Harvard either BUT if I am really good at what I do, UMass should be enough. All the critics that have whined about their social class and inability to do well because they don't have the connections Sandberg had are only using that as a means to hide, but critics, your incompetence is seen right through the types of things you say. If you're good, the right people will find you. I read this book for a project in management class and thought it had a good ratio of personal stories to professional problems. The book taught me the importance of praising other women, and when to spot a jealous one so I can be cautious. Also the whole deal with mentors, and how to handle that old problem of being treated as a woman rather than a peer. How to use known facts about your gender to climb the jungle gym, and how it isn't a ladder afterall-she gives examples of this. The struggles she shares of not being able to be with her kids much and how she is investing into them by working...well...I have other thoughts on that. When we were growing up my cousin said, "I would rather have my parents home and live in that small apartment than not have my parents but this big yard to play in." She had 4 siblings and extended family around-NOTHING replaces parents. She was 14 when she said this, up until then her parents had to work hard to learn the language here, and find work. The 7 of them lived in a 3 bedroom apartment for years until they could afford a house, but their children would have traded the comfort of space and stuff to have the comfort of their parents presence. However, I like how Mrs. Sandberg talks of deciding what is right for your family and gives examples of men who encourage their wives to have a profession to passionately pursue. She does a good job of stating the importance of the support of your spouse, it is a necessity! The fear she talks of toward the end of the book is one that, even being 25 I have experienced sporadically. So, it isn't something that is ongoing but could come out of seemingly nowhere and attack our minds mildly or dangerously. I like how she states it so simply, moving forward to dealing with this innate problem. Thank you Mrs. Sandberg for stepping away from crippling fears--and writing a book about it.Read full review
Women—this is a must! Interesting nuggets that would not have crossed my mind as a female trying to groom myself to sit at the c-suite table (and then figure out how to stay there without losing myself)
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I loved so much this book that I bought 2 more for friends, the quality of the books were great! 100% recommended
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This book helped me see how influential women can be and why we need to work together to make the world a better place for everyone to succeed. I recommend the book to get a different perspective on life and others that you interact with.
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Great book opened my eyes to all aspects of woman leadership.
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