The Only Woman in the Room: Quotes and Wisdom for a Fearless Life by M.B.A. Anne

Description: The Only Woman in the Room by M.B.A. Annette Merritt Cummings The Only Woman in the Room, Quotes and Wisdom for a Fearless Life.Former advertising and public relations executive, Annette Merritt Cummings, has written a memoir about a career where she was often the only woman and only black person in the room. This book features quotes, wisdom and inspirational hymns and poems she collected over the years that motivated and encouraged her throughout her 30 year career "from the bottom to the top;" from unwed mother to a senior executive and diversity consultant. During the course of her career she was featured in magazine and newspaper articles, facilitated executive briefings, gave speeches, and conducted diversity training sessions for national organizations and Fortune 500 corporations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Excerpt from Book "Be Fearless," Our Family Motto My very first childhood memory is sitting on the porch swing with my grandmother listening to her read a poem to me. I was born in the Deep South or Black Belt, in 1946, in Crenshaw County, Alabama, about 30 miles, from Montgomery. The all Black community, Helicon, was founded by freed slaves, one of which was my great grandfather, Henry W. Merritt (known as Old Man Henry). We were isolated in our rural community, but we had to shop and take care of personal business in Luverne, Troy and occasionally Montgomery, where the water fountains, stores, restaurants were segregated by "white" and "colored." We lived with my grandparents for a time. My grandmother was a kindergarten and first grade teacher and my grandfather was a farmer and respected community leader. Even though I have traveled far from my "sweet home" Alabama, with its well-water, pecan and china berry trees; the smokehouse and yes, outhouse, I still cry when I leave...after every visit. I still remember the red dirt, dusty roads of my childhood and every bend and turn in the road is more familiar to me than any place I have lived since that long ago time. They who wait for the Lord, shall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles;They shall run and not be weary;They shall walk and not be faint.--Isaiah 40:31, 8th Century BC, Hebrew ProphetMy favorite Bible verse: I spent 12 years as a "Diversity Road Warrior," literally on the road 70% of the time, working as a consultant, speaker and diversity trainer. I kept this Bible verse framed on my desk and read it at least once a week...to give me strength and insight. My faith in the power of this particular verse was confirmed by Pastor DuBois, who served as an advisor to President Obama and when asked what is the one piece of advice he would give to would-be leaders? He said, "Read Isaiah 40:3l." On March 7th, 2015, at the 50th Anniversary of the Selma March and Blood Sunday, President Obama closed his speech with...Isaiah 40:31. "When it feels that the road is too hard and the torch us too heavy, we will remember these early travelers and draw strength from their example and hold firmly to the words of the prophet Isaiah." ----------If you take too long in deciding what to do with your life, youll find youve already done it. --George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Irish dramatist and critic. Author of Pygmalion (1913), which became the musical, "My Fair Lady." My Fair Lady is one of my favorite plays. ---------- You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you must stop and look fear in the face...You must do the thing you think you cannot do. --Eleanor Roosevelt (1894-1962), First Lady, 1933-45, Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of U.S. and she served as the United Nations Diplomat for U.S.A. Details ISBN1512775053 Author M.B.A. Annette Merritt Cummings Pages 158 Publisher Westbow Press Language English ISBN-10 1512775053 ISBN-13 9781512775051 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2017 Subtitle Quotes and Wisdom for a Fearless Life Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2017-04-13 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Short Title The Only Woman in the Room UK Release Date 2017-04-13 Place of Publication Nashville, TN AU Release Date 2017-04-13 NZ Release Date 2017-04-13 US Release Date 2017-04-13 Imprint Westbow Press Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102316348;

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