Motivated by her mother's memory, 14-year-old Michelle Natale decides to participate in the Newport Bridge Run, Rhode Island's renowned long-distance race. She dreams of improving her fitness and body image to confront the bullies at Apple Valley Middle School, who mockingly call her "Pound Cake." This journey not only focuses on physical transformation but also on overcoming the emotional challenges of bullying and self-acceptance.
An intimate and inspiring memoir and call to action from Pat Mitchell -- groundbreaking media icon, global advocate for women's rights, and co-founder and curator of TEDWomen Pat Mitchell is a serial ceiling smasher. The first woman to own and host a nationally syndicated daily talk show, and the first female president of CNN productions and PBS, Mitchell has been lauded as a powerful changemaker and a relentless advocate for women and girls. In Becoming a Dangerous Woman, Mitchell shares her own path to power, from a childhood spent on a cotton farm in the South to her unprecedented rise in media and global affairs. Full of intimate, fascinating stories, such as an encounter with Fidel Castro while wearing a swimsuit, and traveling to war zones with Eve Ensler and Glenn, Becoming a Dangerous Woman is an inspiring call to arms for women who are ready to dismantle the barriers they see in their own lives.
Exploring themes of romance, spirituality, and self-discovery, this poetry collection delves into the transformative journey of understanding ourselves and our connection to the divine. The verses capture the essence of human experience, addressing the struggles of betrayal and hypocrisy we face. Drawing inspiration from a deep desire for knowledge and experience, the poems evoke warmth and reflection, inviting readers to embrace their unique place in the intricate tapestry of life.