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by Marilyn Howard (Author)
An astounding true story of a young woman driven deeply by her desire to escape chauvinism blazes a whirlwind path full of mystical encounters and unexpected adventures. From love to lawsuits, her business and personal life intertwine, bringing her to untold heights and success.
Returning to America from a semester in Italy during the 1960s, she has a chance encounter on a ship with a Fulbright Scholar from India. He mentions that palm reading had been in his family for centuries. Serendipitous events agreeing with his predictions follow throughout her life. They are inescapable as if written on the wall and fated to happen.
After college graduation, she succeeds in breaking through a glass ceiling of seventy men to become the first woman art director at a major NYC agency. Still fighting an uphill battle and eager to expand her life experiences, she leaves for a year of travel. A lucky break merges with her swirling thoughts to create an innovative startup at age twenty-seven. It thrives for over twenty-five years with offices in the center of Manhattan. ADWEEK Magazine of New York places her first on their list of "The Dynamic Dozen." It should have been smooth sailing, but sharks were circling. A court battle followed.
Whether skiing the powdery snow in Aspen, to waking up on a beach to men with machine guns in Mexico, each adventure brought with it challenges and life lessons to add to an ever-broadening awareness. Back in New York, mind-expanding discoveries continue. From the free-thinking beach community of Fire Island to posh social parties in mansions at the Hamptons, life was adrenaline-charged. Marriage to an extroverted older man with teenage daughters when in her early thirties adds two children of her own to business life. One child has the added challenges of a learning disability. Time was precious.
Entertaining and inspirational stories are told from pivotal times in history. Readers gain skills about life and business from women triumphing over limitations. The narrative will make you laugh at humanity, provoke anger at infuriating situations and leave you inspired to reach goals. Stimulating questions are raised that will generate a deeper introspection.
Guaranteed to entertain and may help you avoid potholes. Listed by Kirkus 2023 in "36 Great Indie Books Worth Discovering." Readers' Favorite writes, "Knocking it out of the park" and "Very highly recommended.
