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    Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success
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    Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success
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    Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success

    Published by Penguin Random House Audio

    Narrated by Kathleen McInerney

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    About this audiobook

    I believe that when it comes to women and work, there isn't one right answer. The only person who can create a life you'll love is you.

    Our grandmothers fought for the right to work. Our mothers fought for the choice to be in an office or to stay at home. Our generation is the first to fully embrace and celebrate the fact that our lives are multidimensional. Thanks to the women who came before us and paved the way, we can create the lives we want to lead-which look different for each of us.

    I've been fortunate to be able to build my career around my passions, from real estate to fashion. But my professional titles only begin to describe who I am and what I value. I have been an executive and an entrepreneur, but also-and just as importantly-a wife, mother, daughter, and friend. To me, "work" encompasses my efforts to succeed in all of these areas.

    After appearing on The Apprentice years ago and receiving a flood of letters from young women asking for guidance, I realized the need for more female leaders to speak out publicly in order to change the way society thinks and talks about "women who work." So I created a forum to do just that. This book evolves the conversation that started on IvankaTrump.com, where so many incredible women (and men!) have shared their experiences, advice, ambitions, and passions.

    Women who work lead meetings and train for marathons. We learn how to cook and how to code. We inspire our employees and our children. We innovate at our current jobs and start new businesses.

    Women Who Work will equip you with the best skills I've learned from some of the amazing people I've met, on subjects such as identifying opportunities, shifting careers smoothly, negotiating, leading teams, starting companies, managing work and family, and helping change the system to make it better for women-now and in the future. I hope it will inspire you to redefine success and architect a life that honors your individual passions and priorities, in a way only you can.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMay 2, 2017
    ISBN9781524734428
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    Reviews for Women Who Work

    3.5/5

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    • 1/5
      Lacks substance, the stories aren’t relevant to most people.
    • 3/5
      I don't watch reality tv so reading this was my introduction to Jazz. It's awesome that she has been able to do so much for others who don't have the voice and support she has had. This was interesting to me but the best audience would be younger than me. It's about a lot of the things children and teens go through from the perspective of someone transgender.
    • 4/5
      Funny, conversational, and really engaging. It was a mix of eye-opening and routine bits about teenage life, with plenty of big picture activism details sprinkled throughout as well. Some of the statistics are heartbreaking, even as Jazz's personal experience is often (though definitely not always) positive. I listened to the audiobook, but grabbed the paper edition to flip through, and it's worth picking it up to see the photos and interviews that aren't included in the audio version.
    • 3/5
      I’ve heard a lot about Jazz from the media and LGBTQIA teens at the library, but I’d never read her books. This memoir was great because Jazz shared her feelings about being born a boy, and how she worked to show her true self to the world. The writing was a little stilted, but the story was interesting enough to make it work. I think Jazz is a great advocate for the LGBTQIA community, and look forward to hearing more from her.
    • 4/5
      I will start by saying that I am a fan of Jazz Jennings. My daughter and I watch her show, I am Jazz, so I was already familiar with her before starting this book.

      This book is a fascinating look at the life of a transgender child. Beginning with Jazz's early childhood, and continuing up until her teen years. Jazz was lucky enough to have an understanding family, but even so she experiences acts of prejudice. This book was really eye opening for me.

      The book was written by Jazz, who was I think 15 at the time. So it is not as polished as some other books. The writing style often sounds like it was written by a teen. I listened to the audio version of the book, narrated by Jazz herself. At times her narration felt a little stilted, but overall, a very enthralling experience to listen to this book.
    • 4/5
      I think she did quite well although, I don't agree with her point of view

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    • 5/5
      amazingly written. ideal for especially those who just embarked on their career life

      1 person found this helpful

    • 1/5
      Zero substance, borrowed concepts, no credibility. I admire Sheryl Sandburg because at least she worked hard to prove herself both academically and professionally and is a more real person.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 1/5
      Waste of time, would have given it zero stars if it was possible!

      3 people found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I am very thankful to Audiobooks SYNC for the chance to listen to this book. I don’t know if I would have read it otherwise. It was great to hear from Jazz in her own words and voice about what it was like growing up as a transgender child. Things that were hard but should be easy, and things that were way more than she ever thought she could be. This girl is growing up to be an amazing woman, and I am glad that I could see into just a little bit of her struggle. Here’s hoping she continues the good fight.
    • 3/5
      If you are looking to read a memoir about a teenager, here you go! Jazz Jennings tells about her journey to be her “authentic self.”Jazz knew she was a girl for as long as she can remember. She wanted to wear girly clothes and just basically be a girl. She knew she wasn’t what her body was born as. Her parents are very in tune with their child. Her father took a little bit more time to completely understand, but he was always supportive of her wishes and desires. They never seek to tell her she’s wrong, that she’ll grow out of “it,” or that she doesn’t know herself well enough as a child. They let her be herself. From an early age, Jazz seems to have a strong sense of self. There are several takeaways that make this memoir worth reading. First, Jazz doesn’t let others “get her down.” She says that she doesn’t really have time to have other people judge her. What’s important is that she doesn’t put others down--she talks about people with excitement. She just wants people to be themselves and be happy and nice to each other. That’s a good lesson for all people of all ages. Second, Jazz isn’t pushing a political agenda; she’s telling her story and wanting to demystify something that most people wouldn’t understand because statistically, not many people are in her shoes. She doesn’t act like she is this amazing person with an ego; she comes across as excited about life and the possibilities it offers. A lot of teens would be arrogant if they were as famous as her. I didn’t get that vibe listening to her read her book. Third, Jazz’s parents are very supportive and they have raised her to confide in them. Their relationship is very open, and they tell her about challenges as they see that she is ready. Their main goal is to protect her and make a world that she can live in as the person she is.Overall, this is an interesting memoir. There’s nothing to question or judge; it’s a story of a teen, like any other, who just wants to be herself.
    • 5/5
      I listened to Jazz read the book herself. It was fantastic. Very engaging and kept me interested. I learned so much about transgender issues, and I admire Jazz and her family for being so supportive of her from a very young age. FYI, I am an adult but believe this book is appropriate for tweens through adults.
    • 4/5
      Having attended a Jazz Jennings interview during the American Library Association annual conference in June (and having scant prior knowledge of who she is–I’m probably the only such person in the world), I was impressed. She was your typical fifteen year old, other than the fact that she was being interviewed primarily regarding her LGBT advocacy. And while I didn’t have time to stand in the (long) line to get a copy of her book autographed, it sparked an interest. (Lucky thing I’m a librarian and can order books for our collection.)I said in my post about Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E. K. Johnston that there are serious books describing various, sometimes debilitating, trauma experienced by victims of rape, bullying, etc. However, similar to Hermione in Exit, Jazz has the benefit of strong family and friend support and so her transgender experience is vastly different and probably vastly better than many young girls and boys in similar situations. Both books are very positive.In Being Jazz, Jazz describes the early feelings of being a girl in a boy’s body, wanting to wear girl’s clothing and play with dolls instead of trucks. She describes not being able to use the girl’s bathroom (it was interesting that the Orlando Convention Center had several unisex bathrooms), not being allowed to play on the girl’s soccer team. Yet, in the background, her parents were fighting the fights required to change the rules. I’m sure many (most) parents of transgender youth don’t have the knowledge or resources (time and money) to do all that the Jennings did.She describes the onset of depression and how she handles it. She talks about friendship and shows a lot of spunk and self confidence when saying if someone doesn’t love her for who she is, then the friendship isn’t worth pursuing. She talks about the awards she’s won and the people she’s met.Despite her experiences and the associated maturity, Being Jazz has the feel of being written by a fifteen year old (there’s no ‘with assistance from ___’ in the credits) and that’s good because maybe other fifteen year olds will be inspired by it…more so than if an adult wrote about being transgender.No such book would be complete without a resource listing. Being Jazz includes the following: websites, depression outreach services, books for kids, books for teens and adults, educational books for parents of a transgender child and movies/tv.All in all, Being Jazz was an enjoyable and educational read. It could be and should be a primer about what transgender means and how trans kids are no different than any other kid, having the same hopes and dreams.
    • 4/5
      Dear lord, Jazzy is a perky little thing! She spoke about her childhood with honesty, candor, and humility. She's an amazing person, especially for a teen.
    • 4/5
      Jazz discusses her life (0-15) as an out transgender person. Her family has been active in working for awareness and equity. She has a very teen voice in her writing style. Her story is engaging and provides lots of insight. I was certainly interested in her story, but found the book dragging about 3/4 way through. A helpful resource guide and interviews with other family members are also included at the end of the work.
    • 5/5
      I was pleasantly surprised to find so much substance from as young a writer as Ms. Trump-Kushner. I particularly liked the collection of what’s worked for other mothers and the credit given to other women who work in their efforts and achievements in the workplace and how she applied them to her own life.

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