In Their Shoes: Extraordinary Women Describe Their Amazing Careers »

Deborah Reber is an accomplished author for tweens and teens.  A former children's television executive, Deborah uses her writing, speaking, and volunteering to empower and inspire girls everywhere to live their best life.  Deborah is the author of two Simon Pulse non-fiction books: In Their Shoes and Chill. She lives in Seattle.  Please visit Deborah at www.deborahreber.com or www.smartgirlsknow.com. 

FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF AMAZING WOMEN WHO HAVE THE JOBS OF YOUR DREAMS!

Find out what you really want to know about your career choices:

What will I do every day?

Will I wear Prada or Old Navy?

Play with kids on the playground, or with bigwigs in the boardroom?

Power lunch at the Ivy, or bag lunch at my desk?

What kind of education do I need?

This book is packed full of answers. "Day in the life" profiles will inspire you, while a ton of sidebars, lists, and helpful tips will get you started right away on finding the career that's right for you. Discover words of wisdom from women in the workforce, including:

• Shonda Rhimes, creator and executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, who thinks her job is like running a small country — PAGE 2

• Susan Schulz, editor in chief of CosmoGIRL!, who compares her life to both a chess game and the prom — PAGE 289

• U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, who says that if you're passionate about an issue, you can turn it into a career — PAGE 283

Browse through the profiles to find the job that's right for you, or use the career chooser to narrow your search.

Packed with informative and inspirational advice from women at every stage of their careers, In Their Shoes is a must-have reference for every aspiring working girl!

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Reber's overview of exciting, satisfying careers for women compiles a wide range of outlets for girl power. The informative template summarizes career essentials—job location, salary, dress code, stress—with bulleted blurbs before introducing the model in her own words. Sidebars stipulate background, temperament, and preparation demands along with a chronology of individual careers in the media, midwifery, the military, yoga, education, merchandising, and the arts. Photos display 49 women from many cultures; no example looks exceptionally beautiful or wealthy. One entry describes the synergy of a two-woman team of restaurant chefs. Workbook exercises encourage the reader to list talents and goals and to frame a positive outlook toward finding satisfaction in work. Highly recommended for public and school libraries and counseling offices and as a gift for a girl who is beginning to ponder her future.

Introduction     xiii
Career speak     xvii
Shonda Rhimes: TV show creator     2
Joanne B. Sgueglia: Forensic scientist     10
Leah Faresh Karp: Real estate agent     18
Missy Park: Entrepreneur     25
Kamala Harris: District attorney     33
Lunch Break: Setting Goals     40
Jessica Weiner: Actionist     43
Jocelyn Warner: Social worker     52
Alii Shearmur: Movie studio executive     60
Danielle Aust: Firefighter     70
Nancy Pearl: Librarian     80
Lunch Break: Networking     87
Maureen Shirreff: Advertising executive     88
Dr. Nancy Knowlton: Marine biologist     95
Chiyo Ishikawa: Museum curator     103
Leanne Lusk: Coast guard lieutenant     111
Amy Friedman: TV network executive     119
Lunch Break: Informational Interviews     127
Dr. Alice Wilder: Educational psychologist     130
Jayne Morgan: Accountant     137
Severn Cullis-Suzuki: Environmentalist     143
Anke Langenbach: Veterinarian     150
Lunch Break: How to Research Your Dream Job     158
Holly McPeak: Professional athlete     159
Joyce Roche: Nonprofit director     168
June Ambrose: Stylist     175
Kelly McCarthy: Video game programmer     183
Cindy Guagenti: Publicist     189
Lunch Break: Paying Your Dues     197
Heather Johnston: Architect     198
Christine Tucker: Commercial airline pilot     206
Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger: Chefs     214
Melissa Block: Journalist     222
Lauren Faust: Animator     231
Lunch Break: Stress Relief     239
Susannah Grant: Screenwriter     240
Michelle Grandy: Nurse-midwife     251
Bo Kim: Recruiter     258
Amanda Koster: Photographer     266
Linda Chen: Golf tournament director     275
Lunch Break: What Does It Take?     282
Barbara Boxer: Senator     283
Susan Schulz: Magazine editor     289
Lupe Valdez: Sheriff     298
Anne Corbett: Urban planner     306
Michelle Carter: International development and relief worker     314
Lunch Break: Volunteering     321
Miriam Kramer: Yoga instructor     323
Ullika Pankratz: Visual merchandizer     331
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein: Talent agent     339
Lunch Break: The Freelance Life     347
Claudia Poccia: Business executive     348
Tamara Hayman: Engineer     356
Maria Carrillo: Teacher     364
Kay Lakey: Physical therapist     372
Sara Lynch: Nanny     378
Maura Tierney: Actor     385
Roxanne Coady: Independent bookstore owner     393
Lunch Break: Women in the Workforce     400
Career chooser     402
Career index     407