Breaking Through the Wall: A Marathoner's Story | 
 enlarge | Author: Dolores E. Cross
Publisher: Third World Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 2223512
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 242
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 0883781662
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.4252092
EAN: 9780883781661
ASIN: 0883781662
Publication Date: December 1, 1999
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Condition: Some slight wear on book from reading, binding and pages are in very good shape.
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The autobiography of Dolores Cross's journey from the housing projects of Newark, New Jersey, to her appointment as president of Morris Brown College. She tells of her journey out of poverty, through the tumult of the 60s and the civil rights movement, to a series of prestigious academic appointments, the joy of motherhood, and running her first marathon at the age of 50.
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 A Story to Be Shared with others July 24, 2001
College President Dolores Cross takes marathoning to a different level with her candid autobiography of "breaking through the wall," both personally and professionally. This story is a must read for everyone, particularly young people and those who feel that the odds are often against them. Dolores Cross shows how the art of marathoning for her has served as a figurative and literal victory for her success. We can all gain a great deal from this woman's provocative, sometimes painful, journey through life.
Every Educator and Student Should READ This Book June 25, 2001
Reaching a successful goal in higher education is not easy but can be accomplished. This fantastac story outlines the challenges and obstacles one face in overcoming life's problems, attending and graduation from college, and securing a higher degree beyond undergraduate.
Breaking Through The Wall: A Marathoners Story June 23, 2001
I found this book to be very inspirational and motivating to anyone who has obstacles in life to overcome. Self determination, hard work and confidence break through walls that present challenges in life. As a result of reading Breaking Through The Wall: A Marathoner's Story, I made significant changes in my life.
 disappointment November 22, 2000
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am a runner and a advid reader. I purchased this book hoping it would give me some insight as to how she completed and trained for a marathon. This was not the book's goal. It turns out to be her life's story.
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