Marilyn Murray Willison

"Just reading the names of all the women interviewed by Marilyn Murray Willison was enough to catch my interest. But I found that once I actually started reading this book I couldn't stop. Share it with the young women in your life. It will inspire them and prove yet again that it's determination more than anything else that makes all the difference. You'll never look at these women or their accomplishments in the same way again." 
                                                                                                   JUDY BLUME

“This is an inspirational and motivating book. I really enjoyed reading all the different mini-biographies in The Self-Empowered Woman.  If you like success stories, you’ll feel the same way, too.”          
                                                                             Debbie Rodriguez   Kabul Beauty School

"I've long had both a personal and a professional interest in understanding what separates those who succeed from those who don't,  and identifying which personal qualities drive success.  Marilyn Murray Willison's new book,  The Self-Empowered Woman, demystifies the secret and makes 'success' accessible.  Read this book because it will motivate you - whatever your age - to make your own dream come true.  I'll bet you won't be able to put it down… I couldn't!"
                                                        ALISON SWEENEY NBC's "The Biggest Loser" and "Days of Our Lives"

"Success is not measured by heights attained, but by obstacles overcome.  Marilyn has overcome tremendous obstacles in her life and is one of the most successful people I know."
                                                         BRUCE JENNER Olympic Decathlon Gold-Medal Winner

"For anyone who is curious about what it takes to be successful, this book is required reading.  Marilyn Murray Willison leads the reader on a fascinating investigative journey to identify the traits that enable ordinary women to accomplish extraordinary goals. An inspiring look at accomplished women and the shared traits that have shaped their lives and achievements.  Buy this book for yourself and every other important woman in your life.       
                                                       CONNIE GLASER  Columnist, Author,  Keynote Speaker

"Marilyn Murray Willison's enlightening study of feminine pluck, determination and success, The Self-Empowered Woman,  should be read by women of all ages, all backgrounds, and all goals to learn that achieving success is not a matter of circumstances, but a matter of thought pattern and behavior pattern.  If you want to have control over your life, read The Self-Empowered Woman and know what you can do." 
                        JOHN LORING  Former design director for Tiffany & Co., and author of over 20 "Tiffany Style" books   

"Her book's positive outlook will help a lot of single parents feel better about themselves, their kids and their lives together.  BRAVO!"

 "Diary of A Divorced Mother not only has a great deal of value to say to divorced women, but also has a strong message for all women readers as well." Adela Rogers St. Johns

"Ms. Willison has an uncanny ability to touch the experience of all women.  After reading any page of this book one can say, 'Yes!' --a sad 'yes' or a glad 'yes' but most of all a triumphant 'yes!' This is the diary of a winner!"    Eleanor Perry

           




                                           
"Left with two small sons to raise alone and a stack of bills to pay after a painful divorce, a 27 year old woman suffers all the panic, hurt, and anger you would expect.  Ahead of her lies the struggle to pick up the pieces of her life--to overcome her loneliness, to provide the income her family needs, and to win back her own self-esteem.Marilyn Willison has been there and won the battle.  Now with extraordinary wisdom and openness, she shares the joys, sorrows, and the courageous determination that helped her take control her life and find happiness, and astonishing success."










This book was assembled from interviews with distinctive women in the U.K., from a variety of fields (politics, fashion, media, entertainment, etc.) The Self Confidence Trick reminds women that no matter what our level of achievement may be, there are a variety of issues that we all share.  Even when special women doubt themselves or their chances of success, they find enough inner strength to stop thinking or talking and start doing something to achieve their chosen goal.