Review of A Journey to Success

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Journey to Success" by Bibi Bac.]
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Journey to Success by Bibi Bac is a career memoir for adult readers. The author recounts her work history with all its ups and downs, explaining the road to success. The book aims to help readers achieve goals in the workplace and beyond.

The author was born in British Guiana, a small country in South America. Her father died when she was barely one of acute bronchitis. He worked for a British representative for the Lusignon Estate and had a close relationship with an overseer called William McKenzie. After his death, the author lived with McKenzie, and she experienced many privileges. Later, McKenzie returned to England, and the author returned to her family. Not many children had an opportunity for education after elementary school in Guiana. Despite criticism from extended family, the author gained a scholarship to go to high school and pursued her academic dreams. Her high school days abruptly ended due to a civil war. Racial warfare and a thirst for independence took time to settle, and after two years, she attended a prestigious school and graduated with many secretarial qualifications. Against all odds, the author got a secretarial job for a British company and was soon head-hunted by the Director of Manhattan Psychiatric Centre. This job opportunity guaranteed a permanent residence visa, and the author started her long and prosperous career in America. Her journey to success is described through lows and highs, harassment and prejudice, difficult co-workers, and sheer determination to achieve her goals.

My favourite part of this book is the author’s early years. I found it fascinating to learn about British Guiana, now The Republic of Guyana, after its independence from Britain in 1966. It is intriguing to read how the author’s British upbringing shaped her and helped her succeed in her professional life. I admired the author’s tenacity and determination for education. In her childhood, going to high school was a limited prospect. Disadvantaged kids could not afford it, and many had family responsibilities deemed more important than academic education. Many girls had to learn how to maintain a home and a marriage. It seems education was a luxury that was not available to all, which makes you realise how essential inclusivity is in education.

The author met many challenges in her professional life but rose to them all and continued to progress and climb the career ladder. She is a perfect example of what hard work and ambition can achieve. The book contains guidance for supervisory work positions. The author has also displayed the advantages of continued professional and educational development to diversify your professional role. Workplace scenarios show how complex situations and altercations with colleagues can arise, but the author shows how clear communication, structure, and mediation can resolve issues.

The book is concise and engaging. I found the author’s story captivating. I learned about a successful career and how experience prepares us for new challenges. I found the author’s management style admirable. I loved reading about the early years in British Guiana and the tribute to her mother, who helped shape her. Although the book is professionally edited, I found typographical mistakes throughout the book, which were distracting. Due to these errors, I have to deduct a star, so I give the book 4 out of 5 stars.

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It is not easy to make a successful career especially in developing countries. People from poor background find it extremely difficult to complete their education and make a career.
From the review it appears that this book is definitely an inspiring narration for all those who want to make a career in spite of difficulty around.
Thanks for a nice review.
Knowledge is power but one has to be a bookworm! :techie-studyingbrown:
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