When the Glass Slipper Doesn't Fit and the Silver Spoon Is in Someone Else's Mouth

by Claire Cloninger, Karla Worley

In the classic Disney movie, Cinderella became a princess because she was a s happy and lovely scrubbing floors as she was later with a crown on her head. Suppose--just suppose--that we all could learn to do that. Stop waiting for the guy with the glass slipper and rejoice in what is today. We can all be rich within our own kingdoms.

Genres: Nonfiction

153 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1993

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars because I’m not sorry I read this, but only because I like to hear stories about the lives of other women. It’s just too bad that these women only credit God for their strengths and only themselves for their weaknesses.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this book in 1995 after recovering from a nasty bout of asthma which placed me in the hospital. I re-read the book in 2005 because I needed inspiration. It is a book written by two women, one older, one younger-both of whom had very personal and insightful anecdotes about life and how they overcame the obstacles in their paths. The first line of the book started out with the younger female author stating she spent most of the year throwing up due to her pregnancy. Most would find that nauseating, but it spoke volumes to me personally; as if I would relate (and did). At the time I saw where I had been, where I could be headed, and where I did not want to end up being. These ladies speak to you, not at you-which for me was needed, and entertaining.

[Claire · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked up this book on the 25 cent shelf at the used book store at our library. It was one of those books where I read a chapter here and there, and although there was some insight and the authors' antidotes were entertaining for the most part, I would not say my life was changed one bit by this book. In fact, I don't like how the authors almost tell the reader to "settle" for what you have, and don't expect anything more. I will pass this book along, but I would not recommend buying it.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book --so far. More of a study. My writer's group is studying this book together. I like it because the author's both are my age and seem to identify so well with me and the feelings I have. I am enjoying the study and the interactivity of the book.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, especially for teen girls with low self esteems!!