Late Achievers: Famous People Who Succeeded Late in Life

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This biography portrays 40 notable achievers, all of whom blossomed late in life and succeeded in endeavours from literature to politics, and from business and industry to art. Sketches describe the early lives, careers, motivations and successes of people like Grandma Moses, L. Frank Baum, Mary Kay Ash, Colonel Sanders, and Sam Walton. Emphases are on overcoming obstacles and on the character traits that helped these diverse individuals find ways to succeed. The study is intended to intrigue both adult and young adult readers, and to be useful to students, career counsellors, and public speakers.

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A very useful tool for librarians, teachers, and students and deserves to be added to the reference shelves of all middle and high school libraries.--School Library Journal-School Library Journal
An inspiration to adults and young adults alike. A lively, involving format lends to leisure as well as scholarly pursuit.--Bookwatch-Bookwatch
"An inspiration to adults and young adults alike. A lively, involving format lends to leisure as well as scholarly pursuit.--Bookwatch"-Bookwatch
"A very useful tool for librarians, teachers, and students and deserves to be added to the reference shelves of all middle and high school libraries.--School Library Journal"-School Library Journal

Author Bio

Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an educator and expert in classical mythology, literature, and the humanities.