It isn't enough for women to understand and learn men's rules-they must create their own. And the path to success begins with this single most important rule: Every time a woman succeeds in business, every other woman's chance of succeeding in business increases. And this is also true for life!  From this book I learned the importance of being a team player-and how to set up your own winning team. Also how tap into the resources already at your disposal.

Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools is a book written by Jonathan Kozol in 1991 that discusses the disparities in education between schools of different classes and races. I believe its  a great read about some of the long standing issues in education and helps to see some of the boarder issues facing childhood trauma survivors.

For week two I shared with you a book that was a big Ah Ha moment for me as a Middle Schooler. Yes, Middle School, I was a little weird. Mostly because I was always looking for a way out and up out of the situation my life was in. 

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz, is a wonderful book for stress management and personal growth. It's written in simple language but deals with complex themes that can help you bring sweeping changes to your life.