Empowered Women is the focus of this book that features stories of real life women who overcame seemingly impossible odds, including abandonment in marriage, domestic abuse, beating cancer, physical challenges and professional "glass ceiling" breakthroughs. Readers will recognize themselves in the feelings each woman expresses as they reveal "the good, the bad and the ugly" that eventually resulted in their victory. It's been called "inspirational," "uplifting," and "practical." The "Lessons Learned" section includes the "Stepping Stones to Victory" and has been described as "a blueprint for life," and designed to "reach each reader on her own journey."