Bend, Not Break: A Life in Two Worlds Paperback - 2013
by Fu, Ping, Fox, MeiMei
- Used
Description
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About More Than Words Inc. Massachusetts, United States
More Than Words empowers youth who are in foster care, court-involved, homeless or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. MTW believes that when system-involved youth are challenged with authentic and increasing responsibilities in a business setting, and are given high expectations and a culture of support, they can and will address personal barriers to success, create concrete action plans for their lives, and become contributing members of society. More Than Words began as an online bookselling training program for youth in DCF custody in 2004 and opened its vibrant bookstore on Moody St in Waltham in 2005 and added its Starbucks coffee bar in 2008. MTW replicated its model in the South End of Boston in 2011, thereby doubling the number of youth served annually.
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Details
- Title Bend, Not Break: A Life in Two Worlds
- Author Fu, Ping, Fox, MeiMei
- Binding Paperback
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Portfolio
- Date 2013-11-26
- Features Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # BOS-N-14j-00909
- ISBN 9781591846819 / 1591846811
- Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
- Dimensions 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 in (21.08 x 13.72 x 2.03 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Ethnic Orientation: Asian - Chinese
- Sex & Gender: Feminine
- Library of Congress subjects Political refugees - United States, Businesswomen - United States
- Dewey Decimal Code B
Summary
Yet Ping persevered, and the hard-won lessons of her childhood guided her to success in her new homeland. Aided by her well-honed survival instincts, a few good friends, and the kindness of strangers, she grew into someone she never thought she’d be—a strong, independent, entrepreneurial leader.
“She tells her story with intelligence, verve and a candor that is often heart-rending.”
—The Wall Street Journal
“This well-written tale of courage, compassion, and undaunted curiosity reveals the life of a genuine hero.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Her success at the American Dream is a real triumph.”
—The New York Post
