Take It From Me: Life's a Struggle But You Can Win
Author: Erin Brockovich, Marc Eliot
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ISBN: 0071383794
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books (15 October, 2001)
Sales Rank: 104,002
Average Customer Rating: 3.82 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Take it from me, too.
Erin Brockovich and I had several things in common. We were both blonde law professionals making our way in Southern California. For those reasons I have watched Erin's story unfurl with interest. I first thought her "a brilliant woman trapped in a trailer trash body". Erin, a caterpillar, of sorts, has morphed into a butterfly. I have not changed my opinion in that regard, and as time marches on I hold Erin with increasing regard.
Now comes her book, "Take It from Me: Life's a Struggle but You Can Win". What better person to write such a book, but the queen of struggle, Erin Brockovich. Did you see the movie staring Julie Roberts?
When it comes to overcoming adversity, Erin is the expert. She lived every day of her life fighting the current. And now she has written a self-help, self-fulfilling, and all empowering book. I came away from her book thinking that I could have done more with my life. After reading this book I now feel inspired to do more with my life.
One review said that the book was a "pretty quick read". A straightforward assessment, but, according to her book, those three words sum up what Erin Brockovich is really all about. A simple, unpretentious woman, whose kind and moderate nature is both quick to forgive and forget. I enjoyed this book. I think you will too.
Erin has received a number of awards for her work. To mention a few: "Consumer Advocate of the Year" - Consumer Attorneys of California,"Profile in Courage" Award from Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association, "Justice Armand Arabian Law and Media Award - San Fernando Valley Bar,"Champion of Justice" Award from the Civil Justice Foundation of ATLA, President's Award - Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, and many many more.
Rating: 5 out of 5
A working class Celeb!!!
What's most impressive about Erin (and it shows in the book, the movie, in real life) is that she hasn't forgotten who she was or where she came from. Sure, she's outwardly flashy, but she's also a true role model in an age where most celebs are an example of how NOT to be. Take It From Me explains why Erin is Erin; where she learned to be such a caring global thinker. This book masterfully explores how Erin worked hard for what's she become and was granted very little. And it does so in a spirtually-uplifting fashion.
Rating: 3 out of 5
She's famous, right?
That's the only reason for this book to be. Having not seen the movie, I can't say I knew much about her story when I picked up the book. After reading the book, I still don't know a lot about it.
The account she gives in here of her life and the how eponymous movie was made is kind of interesting. The motivational schpiel that makes up most of the book is kind of gloopy and cliche. But going around and making inspirational speeches is her sideline these days, so it must be working for her.
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