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Initially, I assumed this book would be about how AI would improve people's lives.
In the early part, I found myself wondering where the discussion about AI was. It focused more on her life story and tips for success.
However, I gradually began to enjoy the story. Following her tale of having her car stolen, her perspective as a privileged white person in Africa, and the unfair education system there. Until she started a home furniture business and eventually had to close it during the 2008/2009 financial crisis.
Eventually, she fought alongside her husband to pursue their dreams in Silicon Valley. The story of two underdogs struggling to raise funds as startup warriors until they became venture capitalists.
The story ends on a positive note as she becomes a VC, is successful, and speaks at the United Nations. As a woman discussing new technology like crypto, a topic typically dominated by men, the story is touching as her contributions lead to her receiving an "Einstein Visa," granted to talented immigrants, placing her on par with some Nobel laureates.
Despite not matching its title, the book portrays a painful reality: I, as a college graduate, agree that education alone isn't enough to guarantee a better life. This was illustrated by a passage in the book:
"I would regularly bump into my former students, doing their best to find a living as cashiers or sales consultants in retail stores. Sometimes I would see a graduate, in cap and gown, standing at a traffic light, holding up a cardboard sign displaying their qualifications, along with a plea for a job. Any job. It broke my heart. Education alone wasn’t enough to put them on the road to sustenance and success. Even with their university degrees, they would have to build their businesses if they wanted financial independence."
In the end, she provides an inspirational book recommendation, possibly as additional reading for inspiration.
This book is easy to read and has an amazing, flawless, and perfect editing.
I give this book a rating of 3 out of 5 because the title and content don't align; the part about AI only seems to emerge halfway through the book. However, I also give it a 3 because I appreciate the author's struggles. The story is touching as her contributions lead to her receiving an "Einstein Visa," granted to talented immigrants, placing her on par with some Nobel laureates.
As feedback for this book, perhaps changing the title to something that describes the process of navigating through life would be better. Or perhaps highlighting her journey to becoming a venture capitalist and digital marketer in Silicon Valley, for example. A better title is crucial, as it will affect the reader's impression and expectations.
I see that she has changed the title to "How I Hired Myself." I believe this title is more fitting for the book, as it better describes her struggle to become better.
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Currently I'm learning in making my review better with help of Ai atleast
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The author has actually republished his book with a more appropriate title. You can find it on Google.Risper Ouma Lisa Anyango wrote: ↑26 Apr 2024, 03:04 Alright, this is quite a success story and I am intrigued by her and her husband. Making it in Silicon is really hard since the competition there is more than one can handle. I enjoyed your review. I am however curious about the title.
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I also use AI for proofreading, like using the website Quillbot for grammar check. I don't think it's a problem as long as you actually read the book.
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