Shattering Glass

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Fat, clumsy Simon Glass is a textbook geek, and all three of Rob's posse hates him, each for his own reasons. But Rob is driven by the need to prove his power, and so he decrees that they will take on the seemingly impossible task of making Simon popular. They take him shopping for a better look, get his hair styled, teach him how to behave. Rob extracts painful sacrifices and uneasy moral compromises to achieve the goal, but each of his followers has a hidden empty place and a related secret that holds them in bondage to his manipulations. Soon Simon is on his reluctant way to becoming Class Favorite, but then he begins to show a dark, cruel side, and an ability to do what the others can't--defy Rob. The complex interlocking motivations of these five move the story inexorably to a startling bloody catharsis.

In an enthralling first novel that evokes William Golding's Lord of the Flies and Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War, Gail Giles's Shattering Glass employs a brilliantly original structure to layer present and future in an exploration of the consequences of following a charismatic but amoral leader. (Ages 12 and older) --Patty Campbell

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"Simon Glass was easy to hate....I guess, really we each hated him for a different reason, but we didn't realize it until the day we killed him."

Fat, clumsy Simon Glass is a nerd, a loser who occupies the lowest rung on the high school social ladder. Everyone picks on him -- until Rob Haynes shows up. Rob, a transfer student with charisma to spare, immediately becomes the undisputed leader of the senior class. And he has plans for Simon.

Rob enlists the help of his crew -- wealthy, intellectual Young, ladies' man Bob, and sweet, athletic Coop -- in a mission: Turn sniveling Simon from total freak to would-be prom king.

But as Simon rises to the top of the social ranks, he shows a new confidence and a devious side that power-hungry Rob did not anticipate. And when Simon uncovers a dangerous secret, events darken. The result is disquieting, bone-chilling...and brutal.

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Shattering Glass: Shattering Lives.......2007-09-21

The typical high school social scene takes an unexpected and traumatic twist in Gail Giles book Shattering Glass. Most students try to make their senior year of high school one to remember and these students definitely made theirs one to go down in history. What starts out as a suspicious act of kindness turns out to have threatening consequences that alters all of their lives forever.
Simon Glass is the classic nerd. "His pants were too short and his zipper gaped about an inch from the top." He doesn't have any friends, lacks good looks and is someone that no one pays attention to (unless it is with the purpose to make fun of him). All of that changes when the most popular guy in school, Rob Haynes, decides that he wants to make Simon rise to the top of the social standings, and even get him elected class favorite. Rob recruits his gang to help him out with the project. Rob's gang consists of three guys: Young, the narrator of the story, Coop, the all-star jock, and Bob, the handsome girl magnet. Although none of them are quite sure why Rob has taken such a sudden interest in Simon, they agree to help him out, no questions asked.
Rob acts mysteriously throughout the whole novel and never makes the reasons for his actions with Simon known to the others. Although the group remains skeptical to his motives, they do not dare ask nor do anything to alter Rob's plans. However, little does Rob know that Simon has an objective of his own and knows a lot more about these guys than any of them may think. When Simon secretly discovers Rob's true identity and his darkest secret, he takes control over the operation without any of them knowing. Little by little, Simon wins over each member of the gang, scoring their girls along the way. This infuriates Rob and eventually has disastrous consequences for Simon.
In my opinion, this book is great. I originally picked it up to read it because it was one of my summer reading books, but as soon as I started reading it I couldn't put it down, and I finished it in one day. The in-depth characters and the suspicious plot roped me in immediately. I got so drawn in and involved it's almost as if I was one of the students myself. I felt their pain, suffering, and joy in every chapter.
I would recommend this book to high school students, both girls and boys. The story is very realistic to students of this age group and they can easily relate the situation into their own high school atmosphere. As an overall grade, I would give this book an "A." Although you know how the book ends from the beginning, the way it unravels will leave any reader speechless and disturbed. After reading the first paragraph of Shattering Glass, you will keep turning pages until the book is finished. You'll want to fully understand why the narrator states, "I guess, really, we each hated him (Simon Glass) for a different reason, but we didn't realize it until the day we killed him."

Shattering Glass.......2007-05-16

Shattering Glass by Gail GIles is an amazing book. Simon Glass was the nerd of BVale but Rob, a popular kid at BVale, had an idea to change Simon's life. Rob wanted to make Simon Glass class favorite by the end of the year. Even though they do not see it but Rob has control over his friends. As the end of the year and the prom approches Robs tells his friends to make some favors so Simon can win class favorite. These favors will later hurt Rob's friends and if you read this book you will see if they pay-off for Simon for class favorite. I recomend this book for middle schoolers.

Shattering Glass.......2007-03-27

Shattering Glass

A nerd named Simon Glass was being bullied by the "old alpha". Then Rob, who was the most popular, was going to make Glass popular. Rob, Young, Bob, and Coop all helped to make him popular. They took him shopping for new cooler clothes, put him on a wok-out plan, and got the "cool" kids to accept him. He climbs up the social ladder until he gets higher then Rob, and then Rob gets annoyed. Then Glass tells Rob that he found out about what really happened to Rob and what his father did to him (molested him for seven years). Rob gets so mad he beats Glass to death.

One reason why I like this book is because it has a lot of drama in it. It's not too much to be confusing, but enough to be entertaining. It is cool how they changed a loser into a would-be prom king.

One reason I don't like this book is because in the end of the book it is really gory. They talk about Glasses blood being all over the place and how Bob and Rob beat his head in. This is a good book except for that part, so I do still recommend it.

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shattering glass.......2007-03-09

This book shattering glass is about a super nerd named Simon glass he has like 20 pens stuffed in his pocket protector. And one day he gets pushed around too much and it turns into a fight and the only person nice enough to help him is rob. And ever since that day rob, young, coop, bobster have been trying to help him like a transformation from super nerd to prom king. But when he gets a new confidence and they will do something they will never forget. And it will have dire consciences. And they will regret it for the rest of there lives.

shattering glass.......2007-03-09

Shattering glass

Victor R.

This book shattering glass is about a super nerd named Simon glass he has like 20 pens stuffed in his pocket protector. And one day he gets pushed around too much and it turns into a fight and the only person nice enough to help him is rob. And ever since that day rob, young, coop, bobster have been trying to help him like a transformation from super nerd to prom king. But when he gets a new confidence and they will do something they will never forget. And it will have dire consciences. And they will regret it for the rest of there lives.

Broken Glass: Caleb Cushing & the Shattering of the Union (Civil War in the North)

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Broken Glass, a classic of its kind.

Broken Glass: Caleb Cushing & the Shattering of the Union (Civil War in the North)
John M. Belohlavek
Manufacturer: Kent State University Press
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Broken Glass, a classic of its kind........2006-06-06

This is an excellent book, well researched and well written. The only flaw in this biography of Caleb Cushing is Caleb Cushing himself. A less likeable man will be hard to find though his abilities in the law and politics were of the first order.What someone said of Gideon Welles can be equally said of Cushing, "He is a good man but his theology is unsound, he thinks there is a fourth memeber of the Trinity." But don't be put off, this book is well worth the money for its insight into the period and its politics.
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Shattering the Glass: The Dazzling History of Women's Basketball from the Turn of the Century to the Present

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Outstanding history of women's basketball!
A "Must Read" for Anyone Interested in Women's Basketball

Shattering the Glass: The Dazzling History of Women's Basketball from the Turn of the Century to the Present
Pamela Grundy , and Susan Shackelford
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ASIN: 1565848225

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The first major history of the most popular women's team sport in the United States.

Over the past decade, women's basketball has exploded onto the national sports scene. WNBA and NCAA television ratings have sky-rocketed; movies, magazines, and clothing lines showcase female players. But as the authors of Shattering the Glass show, women's basketball has a much longer history, reaching back over a century of struggle, liberation, and gutsy play.

Shattering the Glass offers a sweeping chronicle of women's basketball in the United States, from its invention in the late nineteenth century to its dominant position in sports today. Offering vivid portraits of forgotten heroes and contemporary stars, it also provides a broader perspective on the history of the sport, exploring its relationship to changing ideas of womanhood, efforts to expand women's economic and political rights, and definitions of sexual equality.

Based on original interviews with players, coaches, administrators, broadcasters, and extensively illustrated, Shattering the Glass provides a moving, gritty view of the game on and off the court, and an empowering story of the generations of women who have shaped women's basketball.

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Outstanding history of women's basketball!.......2006-04-28

This is a comprehensive and well written history of women's basketball at all levels from high school, industrial, AAU, college, pro. Great stories from its stars of yesterday and today, with many quotes and personal glimpses from players and coaches from every level and many major teams. The authors clearly understand the significance of Title IX and its significance to every female scholar-athlete and attempt to convey its continued importance with repeated references to it.

Highly recommended for any fan of the game, and a MUST READ for young girls and women who want to appreciate the pioneers of the game they play.

A "Must Read" for Anyone Interested in Women's Basketball .......2005-10-07

This is a carefully and well-written book that provides an excellent and thorough history of women's basketball. The book is a good blend of some of the unknown players/coaches/teams and the usual suspects. While the book focuses on basketball, the authors do a great job of placing the sport into the social/political dynamic of the times. They trace the continuing tension between women's expected roles and behaviors with the seemingly contradictory skills and attributes that athletic competence requires. They also don't flinch from discussing the presence of lesbians in and the impact of homophobia on the sport. I'm just an ordinary fan and enjoyed this book thoroughly. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in women's basketball.

Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women's Basketball

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I had no idea
Great overview of the game from the beginning to 2004 (WNBA)

Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women's Basketball
Pamela Grundy , and Susan Shackelford
Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press
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ASIN: 0807858293

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Shattering the Glass presents a sweeping chronicle of women's basketball in the U.S. Offering vivid portraits of forgotten heroes and contemporary stars, Grundy and Shackelford provide a broad perspective on the history of the sport, exploring its close relationship to concepts of womanhood, race, and sexuality, as well as efforts to expand women's economic and political rights. Extensively illustrated and based on original interviews with players, coaches, administrators, and broadcasters, this book is both an insightful historical work and an empowering story of the generations of women who have shaped women's basketball.

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I had no idea.......2007-08-14

I checked this book out from the library after I first got WNBA fever two years ago. Before that, my only experience with women's bball was playing in 7th grade. Although it was the funnest sport I ever tried, I left it completely behind when i became a grungy teen and eschewed all sports. (Blame in on Texas' sports-centric culture y'all, I was just reacting, ha!)

Then WNBA games starting broadcasting regularly on ESPN2. The women's game mesmerized me. I couldn't get enough - which brought me to Shattering the Glass. It's a great overview of the history. If you're new to the scene, it's a fabulous introduction to the stories behind the big names. I didn't know Nancy Lieberman was nicknamed Fire in the 70s, thanks to her showy moves! Too awesome. The cover, showing Chamique Holdsclaw (who recently retired, sadly) and Lisa Leslie, is a great indication of the guts, brawn and glory that is the women's game.

Great overview of the game from the beginning to 2004 (WNBA).......2007-04-18

Wow--I can't believe I'm the first person to review this book, given how comprehensive it is and what a great overview it provides for the sport of women's basketball in the United States.

Grundy takes us from the first days of the game itself as developed by James Naismith (what a smart guy he was, to envision this great game) and then quickly adopted by Victorians to allow women to play sports but with all of the quirky Victorian values in place. Readers will learn a little about the first rules for women's basketball, including organization of the court into cells, each one containing a woman who stood within its boundaries to defend her team's basket and pass the ball for offensive plays. Yes, the game was really that slow and inactive back then! But the rules were designed to prevent women from over-exerting themselves and retaining that air of refinement.

Grundy also does a good job of including stories about the key players at the college and professional levels from the 1930s onward. You'll recognize the well known women players and learn about others who, while less well known, were still instrumental in growing the sport. You'll also learn something of the spirit, vision, and character of these physically and psychologically strong women pioneers.

And, because this is a history involving women, you will also learn about the difficulties women, as recently as Pat Summitt (Lady Vols basketball coach--GO VOLS!) and Tara VanDerveer (Stanford women's basketball coach--GO STANFORD!) who went to high school when there was NO basketball team for girls, had in finding places where they could learn to play the game and play with other teams. That's hard (thankfully) for women of the next generations (like me) to imagine, but this was the reality for much of the country until the 1970s. Readers will also learn about the passage of "Title IX" by Congress, legislation that was key to creating greater opportunity in sports, and how it was actually part of a larger piece of legislation that didn't initially actually have a sports/althetics focus. Women's basketball in this country is a fine mirror of the equality, civil rights, and social justice movements that were happening concurrently with the development of the sport.

Grundy also does a good job of including some information about other women's basketball leagues that have been a part of the game's history, including Asian-only leagues. While she only mentions Chinese-American leagues, there were also Japanese-American leagues for children and youth, where many of the players and families were Japanese American. These ethnic-specific leagues were and, for some, continue to be important aspects of ethnic communities and ethnic identities, often being the only time a child or youth from that background would think to play the sport. That Grundy knew about these leagues and included them in her book only adds to the diversity, love, and support this game has had from all groups, but whose stories would otherwise be lost over time.

Grundy's book ends in 2004 and with the story of the successful WNBA (and accompanying demise of the ABL, the other competing women's pro ball league that eventually folded).

The only reason why I gave this book only 4 stars and not all 5 is because the book is too short and I would've enjoyed more details. Still, this is a great book to read if you want to know the comprehensive history of this game for women, be inspired to play the game or support players who do, and understand the evolution of sports and athletics for women. It's an even greater book to read in between the college and pro women's basketball seasons!

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Glass: Shattering Notions
Anne Madarasz
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Before Pittsburgh was the Steel City it was the Glass City. By 1902, the region had more than 100 glass factories. By 1920, the larger Ohio Valley was producing 80 percent of the national output. This richly illustrated volume offers new insights into the beauty, science, utility, and technology of Western Pennsylvania's 200-year-old glass industry. The story of glass on a local and national scale is told through numerous personal and business histories. Also featured are 33 short profiles of selected glass firms. Includes an introduction by Philip Scranton, Kranzberg Professor of History at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Shattering the Glass Ceiling: The Woman Manager

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Shattering the Glass Ceiling: The Woman Manager
Marilyn Davidson , and Cary L Cooper
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Glass Walls: Reality & Hope Beyond the Glass Ceiling

ASIN: 1853961329

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Shattering the Glass Ceiling is a positive and constructive source of reference directed at women in management, or about to go into management. It aims to:

· Highlight the major problems and pressures of being a woman in business and management.

· Describe the individual and organizational consequences.

· Relate research findings to the needs of women in management.

· Propose recommendations for changes in corporate, union and legislative policies in order to change attitudes and behaviour.

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At least things have gotten better since the chair of the House Armed Services Committee F. Edward Hebert suggested his Democratic colleagues Pat Schroeder and Ron Dellums share a chair because in his view "a girl and a black" were, as Schroeder remembers him saying, "worth only half of one 'regular' member." But things still aren't exactly great for women in politics. At the rate the United States is going, it will take another 250 years to raise to parity the number of female senators and representatives from the current 9 and 65 respectively.

Madam President: Shattering the Last Glass Ceiling begins with a quotation from Hillary Clinton's predecessor and spectral interlocutor Eleanor Roosevelt, who wrote in 1940: "In government, in business, and in the professions there may be a day when women will be looked upon as persons. We are, however, far from that day as yet." Though veteran Washington journalists and pundits Eleanor Clift and Tom Brazaitis note that women make up more than 25 percent of state legislators and hold three governorships and 18 lieutenant governorships, Roosevelt's words still ring true. When the abortive non-run of Elizabeth Dole and the production of Barbie President 2000 (available in an assortment of races) are held up as role models, you know that the fight for women to be taken seriously as political candidates is still very much in play. Similarly, a shudder of recognition is still caused by the old feminist joke about how the first woman president is standing on the stage about to be sworn in--her hand on a Bible held by her husband--and her mother nudges the person seated beside her in the audience and declares, "You see that woman up there? Her brother is a doctor."

This book makes great use of the access Clift and Brazaitis have to the busy and powerful in D.C. It is a terrific overview of the situation of female elites in electoral politics, full of the anecdotes, tidbits, and commentary that years on the political scene can bring. It looks at women in federal office and in the upper echelons of state politics. And it keeps asking what one male political consultant facetiously suggested for a campaign slogan for the first female presidential nominee from a major party: "Why not the broad?" If--as polls show they do--90 percent of Americans say they could support a woman for president, the question this book prompts is: So, where is she? --J.R.

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Two respected Washington pundits offer a forward-looking history of women in politics -- from envelope-stuffing in the 1960s to the prospect of a woman president in the next decade.

A striking aspect of our new century's first election season has been the vitality American women are injecting into the proceedings -- as candidates, strategists, and voters. In the 1990s, their influence redefined the nature of politics. Bill Clinton won his elections largely on the strength of women's votes, and Senator Bob Packwood was compelled to resign in the face of women's outrage over his sexual misconduct. So how did we get here?

From journalists Eleanor Clift and Tom Brazaitis comes a story of passion, determination, and triumph. They chronicle women's remarkable progress -- from their coffee-fetching days to their ability to make or break candidates in the new millennium -- in chapters such as "A Call to Arms" and "The Rules for Women." From there, the authors examine today's prospects and look ahead in "The Governor Gap," "Hurrying History," and "Women in Waiting," identifying those most likely to have an impact on the future. Highlighting all the key players, from Elizabeth Dole and Dianne Feinstein to Hillary Clinton and Christine Todd Whitman, the book also introduces up-and-comers with superstar potential. And in the prescient "Coda: A How-to for Women," Clift and Brazaitis provide twelve essential tips for women seeking higher office.

Certain to spark controversy, Madam President is an unrivaled look at the new political world.

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It's acceptable at best.......2001-07-12

This book is written by a team of two authors and it shows. The book often seems disjointed and repetitive. It lacks polish and feels more like an undergrad term paper than a serious, analytical work. The information is interesting, but it lacks any serious examination of the policies these women pursued and it has serious omissions. It sticks with women in Congress, but fails to examine other powerful women such as Madeline Albright, Sandra Day O'Connor, or Ruth Baider Ginsberg. In the end, the book seems myopic in its approach and fails to show any evolution in the role of women in politics over time. You don't get anything here that you couldn't get out of Ms. Magazine.

Informative read on an enduring dream.......2001-01-28

Clift and Brazaitis have done the world a tremendous favor by writing this book.

While there certainly have been others on the subject (notably Witt Paget and Matthews "Runnning as a Woman: Gender and Power in American Politics") both authors delve further by suggesting candidates that could actually have won in this past election.

Although they are bipartisan, the stronger feminist base within the Democratic party means there are more women officeholders(and therefore candidates) to choose from. Aside from a few notables like Margaret Chase Smith, Lynn Martin and Elizabeth Dole the Republicans do not have as many potential prospects and/or a high voter identification rate with other women.

Even though it is not explicitly a feminist polemic (ie they do not appear especially interested in examining things through women's studies tools and paradigms)both authors clearly want a moderate democratic woman running the country. Among those on the list are Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY)

Because the number of women who regularly vote in presidential elections has surpassed men since the mid 1980's, the presence of a woman candidate should not be taken for granted. The fact that politicians have increasingly moved post-cold war to traditionally "female" issues like education and children is not enough.

It is worth noting that Kennedy Townsend and Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) both made Al Gore's potential list of vice presidential candidates. Although I was disappointed he did not chose either woman, the incident does prove the book's almost prophetic staying power.

Informative and inspiring!.......2000-12-10

This book is a motivating resource for all women, whether or not they are interested in politics. It is very revealing about national attitudes surrounding women with political power and the likelihood of a female president in the near future. Clift and Brazaitis also provide brief but thorough political biographies of several important female politicians as well as information about political organizations every woman should know like Emily's List. Get this book now, and order a copy for all of your female friends and relatives!

A must read for all women.......2000-07-10

I really enjoyed the book. I could't put it down. It was enlightening and very interesting to see that these highly placed women are confronted with some of the same issues as other women. I began to understand why there aren't more women occupying seats of power. Very relatable and valuable for women who want to shatter the glass ceiling in their own organizations.

A must read for all women.......2000-07-10

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Book really hits home
Great gift for graduates
no more fairy tale thinking!

Shattering The Glass Slipper
Charles W. Marshall
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Everyone knows someone who needs this book. Perhaps it's that person who's always talking about what he'll do once he wins the lottery. Maybe it's the woman who's just waiting for Prince Charming to show up and whisk her away. Or maybe it's the guy who changes employers more often than the weather in the quest for the "perfect job."

All of these individuals suffer from a virus called fairy-tale thinking, the philosophical belief that something wonderful will happen someday simply because one is good or believes. Shattering the Glass Slipper exposes the infection and provides a prescription for the cure.

In this exciting and groundbreaking motivational book you will learn about:

* The Three Deceptions - Three lies that prevent you from experiencing any chance of success. Learn to recognize these deceptions and replace them with healthy beliefs about yourself and your world. * The Seven Powers - Seven incredible resources that can be used to create tremendous success in your life. Stop waiting for someone to create your success for you and start accessing these incredible tools for amazing achievement. * The Five Deadly Enemies - Five subtle and cunning enemies that work tirelessly for your ruin. These foes are constantly at work within your life to destroy you. Unmask these traitors and defend yourself against their treachery

Written by a former fairy-tale thinker, Shattering the Glass Slipper passionately argues for the reader's release from a seemingly innocuous, yet tyrannical philosophy. Through the use of imagery and allegory, it empowers the reader with a pragmatic, alternative perspective while doing so with all the charm, simplicity, and attraction of a fairy tale.

Shattering the Glass Slipper is undoubtedly destined to be a motivational classic.

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Book really hits home.......2005-07-02

After just reading the intro, I put the book down so that I could e-mail one of my sisters in California. I was so inspired by just the introduction that I was excited to have her read it! I strongly suggested that she order it on Amazon.
Boy, it's a good book. So far, I've had quite a few 'aha' moments and I'm only on the chapter on vision. I'm really soaking it in. As I am reading, it's hitting some points that I can relate to in my life, and recognize some that relate to some family members, especially a couple of my nephews that are in their 20's. They have that 'somebody, someday is going to give me the big break' mentality.
I didn't want to put it down. I think I'm going to have to grab a pen and paper (I don't want to write in the book since my husband's next in line to read it) and jot some notes.

Great gift for graduates.......2005-07-02

My husband and I bought "Shattering the Glass Slipper" for our godson. I wanted to read it myself before I sent it to him. I LOVE the book and would like to get other copies to give as graduation gifts. I have thought of ordering extra copies to lend to patients (and their parents) from my medical practice. I provide medical care for teens and young adults, and I have so many patients who would benefit from the wisdom found in this book.

no more fairy tale thinking!.......2004-12-03

I tremendously enjoyed this book. Its thrust is that "fairy tales" don't happen in real life--success happens because you dream, plan, work, plan, work, and stick with it. It gives you tools to help you see where you want to go and how to get there. I finished it and immediately gave it to my wife to read, and after that my high school junior is going to read it. I wish I had read this when I was his age--I believe I would have avoided a lot of problems! Easy to read--full of great stuff--an excellent book!

Breakthrough: The Career Women's Guide to Shattering the Glass Ceiling

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Breakthrough: The Career Women's Guide to Shattering the Glass Ceiling
Margaret L Flanders
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ASIN: 1853962333

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The glass ceiling exists - so what can the individual career woman do about it?

Women comprise nearly half the UK workforce, yet most are still employed in comparatively low-status, low-paid jobs. Restrictive male-based working practices and employment law; company, group and individual attitudes based on stereotypes; isolation and lack of accessible role models; exclusion from the “old boy” network; these and many more factors go to make up the ‘glass ceiling’, that invisible barrier which prevents working women from maximising their potential.

Despite government and industry concern, and initiatives such as ‘Opportunity 2000’, the glass ceiling will continue to exist until enough individual women take responsibility for breaking through their own barriers. They must introduce the cultural changes needed to integrate female values, lifestyles, needs, approaches and skills with those of men, so that full equality is created in practice, not just in theory, for both sexes at every working level.

Breakthrough is a practical guide for all working women who want to take responsibility for their own lives. It shows the reader how to recognise the barriers likely to confront them, and find the most effective way of breaking through. It is packed with case studies, tips and practical exercises.

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Replace Your Grand Illusions with Grander Realities: Shattering the Glass Ceilings That Limit You, and Unleashing the Truths That Make You Soar!
Billy Riggs
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