Forget The Yellow Brick Road

by Liz Green

In Forget the Yellow Brick Road, Liz Green pulls from the story of The Wizard of Oz and the spirited Dorothy on her trek to Oz to remind us that the road to success can take us in many unique and exciting directions. Even more compelling is the message that there is no single path, despite what women are often taught, and those who take risks and acknowledge each step forward as a success will benefit from the journey. Written in a tone both playful and serious, women will resonate with the messages and find purpose and reason in the choices Dorothy makes throughout her career. From understanding success to finding the courage to accept change, moving forward as an individual and sometimes eschewing the traditional, she reminds us at every turn that this journey of discovery is more than a metaphor for living; it is the focal point of a fulfilling, joyful, and purposeful life.

212 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 17, 2009

Reviews

[Anastasia Jaeger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring

This book was inspiring and fitting for my run of life since I'm about to move into my first apartment after college. I wish that some of the characters had been explicitly named but I won't say which ones so that I don't spoil anything. I'd recommend this book to anyone and it offers moments for reflection about your own individual journey as you embark on Dorothy's successes. I appreciated the feminism tones and encouragement of women in the workforce and how the female characters navigated obstacles relevant to these topics.

[Stephanie Boswell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did not start reading this book thinking it was an extension of the Wizard of Oz books. However, the book had an interesting twist about success in life using the character traits of the Oz characters.

[Kim Goley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read...

Good read...

Great story of finding what success means to different people... Love breaking that glass ceiling
and learning through experience and love

[Danielle Kirkwood · Rating 1 out of 5]

I know why this was free for my kindle! it had potential but I just couldn't get into it.

[Danielle · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm glad I didn't waste money on this book. Huge disappointment as a Wizard of Oz fan!! Clinical and vague is the only way I can discribe this. L. F. Baum is rolling in his grave

[Carrie Evins · Rating 1 out of 5]

The writing was flat and one dimensional. The whole thing felt like an epilogue.