Olivia's worlds
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An inspirational recounting of the hardships and personal challenges faced and overcome by a young lady hailing from the South Central area of Los Angeles County. After years of suffering abuse at the hands of her mother, subsequent stints through various foster homes, the Babson College-attendee has plans to aid minority businesspeople and to start an after-school academic program for children back home.
Publication Name: Rosie
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1534-696X
Year: 2001
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Making the grade
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The uphill struggle faced by college entrant Tom Pelletier is chronicled. The childhood of this Massachusetts Institute of Technology student included physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his alcoholic biological and step-fathers. His triumph over such adversity has been a inspiration to all around him.
Publication Name: Rosie
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1534-696X
Year: 2001
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With honors
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Seventeen-year-old Angelica Guevara is a freshman at UCLA after graduating from high school with a 3.9 grade-point average and earning 7 college scholarships. Her struggle for survival and her drive to escape from poverty are presented.
Publication Name: Rosie
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1534-696X
Year: 2001
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