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Breaking Through the Wall: A Marathoner's Story

Breaking Through the Wall: A Marathoner's Story

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Author: Dolores E. Cross
Publisher: Third World Press
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews
Sales Rank: 2228514

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: An unread copy in perfect condition. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Suitable for presenting as a gift.

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Product Description
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.



Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 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.


5 out of 5 stars 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.


4 out of 5 stars 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.


1 out of 5 stars 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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