Review of Above All a Tradewoman
Posted: 01 Feb 2022, 09:25
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Above All a Tradewoman" by Chris L. Joannette.]
This book is a short autobiography highlighting a woman with a unique career choice and the many obstacles between her and her dream career. Above All a Tradeswoman by Chris L. Joannette gives a brief insight into her life and her trying journey into trades.
Chris, right from her high school, has always been a curious child with interests quite different from most children of her age. Soon, after discovering all she wants to do is trade, she chooses to follow her passion. But the trade she chooses is one foreign to her gender and completely shut against them. A weird choice for a unique woman. She comes across many stumbling blocks on her path to making her dreams come true. Did she hold against the storm? Or were her dreams swept into oblivion?
The book has a lot of positive aspects. First, due to the short length of the book, readers could have misconceptions as to the content, depth, proper communication of the whole idea, and conclusiveness, as I did. However, such worries are misguided. Though extremely short in length, especially for an autobiography, the book delivers so much and makes such strong impressions on the readers' minds. Short stories always seem to have a lot to say.
Second, the strength and character Chris exhibits are pretty remarkable. She is strong-willed, hardworking, and determined. Simply put, she is relentless about achieving her dream and goes to great lengths to make it a reality. She shuts her naysayers up and faces the bullying, harassment, and jokes meant to humiliate her without fear. It forces the reader to think of how far they can go to turn their dreams into a reality.
Third, the book shows the discrimination women and homosexuals suffer, which still goes on today. She endures police harassment and degrading behaviors from her colleagues all because her sexual and career preferences are different from others. However, she never lets it slow her down. Her dedication and commitment scream louder over the social constraints the world tries placing on her. She makes history. She is a first-of-a-kind, literally. In addition, she emphasizes the importance of learning and self-improvement.
Her success is not just due to her determination but her ability to put in the work, from teaching herself to instructing others. I found one negative aspect in this book. The book was poorly edited, and the numerous grammatical errors found in such a short book attest to this. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars because of this. This does not subtract from the fact that it was an enjoyable and educating read. I recommend Above All a Tradeswoman to persons who find themselves making unique, unprecedented life choices or who are on unconventional paths different from others. Also, I recommend this book to persons fighting for gender equality, the rights of women, and discrimination.
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Above All a Tradewoman
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This book is a short autobiography highlighting a woman with a unique career choice and the many obstacles between her and her dream career. Above All a Tradeswoman by Chris L. Joannette gives a brief insight into her life and her trying journey into trades.
Chris, right from her high school, has always been a curious child with interests quite different from most children of her age. Soon, after discovering all she wants to do is trade, she chooses to follow her passion. But the trade she chooses is one foreign to her gender and completely shut against them. A weird choice for a unique woman. She comes across many stumbling blocks on her path to making her dreams come true. Did she hold against the storm? Or were her dreams swept into oblivion?
The book has a lot of positive aspects. First, due to the short length of the book, readers could have misconceptions as to the content, depth, proper communication of the whole idea, and conclusiveness, as I did. However, such worries are misguided. Though extremely short in length, especially for an autobiography, the book delivers so much and makes such strong impressions on the readers' minds. Short stories always seem to have a lot to say.
Second, the strength and character Chris exhibits are pretty remarkable. She is strong-willed, hardworking, and determined. Simply put, she is relentless about achieving her dream and goes to great lengths to make it a reality. She shuts her naysayers up and faces the bullying, harassment, and jokes meant to humiliate her without fear. It forces the reader to think of how far they can go to turn their dreams into a reality.
Third, the book shows the discrimination women and homosexuals suffer, which still goes on today. She endures police harassment and degrading behaviors from her colleagues all because her sexual and career preferences are different from others. However, she never lets it slow her down. Her dedication and commitment scream louder over the social constraints the world tries placing on her. She makes history. She is a first-of-a-kind, literally. In addition, she emphasizes the importance of learning and self-improvement.
Her success is not just due to her determination but her ability to put in the work, from teaching herself to instructing others. I found one negative aspect in this book. The book was poorly edited, and the numerous grammatical errors found in such a short book attest to this. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars because of this. This does not subtract from the fact that it was an enjoyable and educating read. I recommend Above All a Tradeswoman to persons who find themselves making unique, unprecedented life choices or who are on unconventional paths different from others. Also, I recommend this book to persons fighting for gender equality, the rights of women, and discrimination.
******
Above All a Tradewoman
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon