"Inspiring experiences from true American leaders. Encouraging and compelling stories ? a must-read." ? Lilly Ledbetter Includes biographies of fifty successful women, who have all been inducted into halls of fame across the United States and the world. Based on interviews and historical records, each of their profiles discusses how they handled significant challenges in their lives. Learn from lives of :-Temple Grandin -Marilyn Van Derbur Atler -Carlotta Walls LaNier -Dottie Lamm -Lena Archuleta -Dr. Justina Ford -Carla Brown Throughout these biographies, readers are presented with ten key characteristics held by successful people: -Mental intelligence -Emotional intelligence -Social Support -Moral Compass ? Spirituality -Determination ? Perseverance ? Persistence -Optimism -Creativity -Resilience -Action-Orientation -Passion