Book
In Their Shoes : Extraordinary Women Describe their Amazing Careers / Deborah Reber
Record details
- ISBN: 9781481428125
- ISBN: 1481428128
- Physical Description: 460 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2015/01
Content descriptions
| General Note: | [Hardcover] |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Valemount Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valemount Public Library | anf 331.4 reb (Text) | 35194014230619 | Adult non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2007 May
Gr 8 Up âThis fun, accessible book should appeal to teens who are exploring career possibilities. Each chapter contains an interview with its subject, for example, Nancy Pearl, librarian, as well as sidebars and lists on what to do now to prepare, what the person's day is like, and a time line of how her career took shape over the years. Concrete details about the women's current lives and about how they attained their goals are included. The variety of careers is impressive, ranging from forensic scientist and sheriff to social worker and "actionist"âa woman who is part motivational speaker, part writer, and part actress. At the end of each chapter there is a list of complementary careers to help readers brainstorm for themselves, as well as at least one Web site for further information. Additionally, a mini-chapter on networking, stress release, and other job-related issues appears between every five chapters. Even though the subjects are all women, the material is not female-focused. A fine addition to any collection.âCarol Fazioli, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA
[Page 162]. Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. - Voice of Youth Advocates Reviews : VOYA Reviews 2007 June
Even though girls today have an ever-expanding list of career choices, many are still confused about what to be when they grow up. This book provides answers. The striking cover, with pink and orange lettering and photos of eight different pairs of shoes ranging from pumps to hiking boots, is a quick clue to the excellent information contained within. The cover's promise is fulfilled as the book is packed with fun and useful information. The author interviewed fifty women with careers as varied as televison show creator, urban planner, business executive, and marine biologist. Each section begins with a photo and a fact list about that woman's job. The interview is in question/answer format, and several types of sidebars are used throughout the book. At the end of each section, five more related careers are described, so that in all, more than two hundred jobs are depicted. After every five interviews, Reber adds what she calls "Lunch Break" sections and addresses topics such as paying one's dues, how to network, the freelance life, and women in the workforce. This outstanding guide is a rare gem among the many career books available today and is a must-have for all libraries. Its lively format and interesting content will help girls realize what jobs are open to them and how to set goals for the future. It would also be an excellent resource for school counselors who are searching for ways to jazz up classroom career presentations and who want to offer sound advice to their young students.-Kim Zach Glossary. Photos. Further Reading. Chronology. 5Q 4P M J S Copyright 2007 Voya Reviews.
