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The Only Way is Up: The Journey of an Immigrant

Folake Taylor MD

Start date: November 12, 2010

Finish date: December 12, 2010

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* Author Quiniece Sheppard | Author of "Before the Lights Go Out:11 Keys to Achieve Real Physical Intimacy
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* Author Valerie J. Lewis Coleman | Author of “The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box”.
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Aug 24, 2010 Vanessa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I was utterly delighted with this book. It was written as I thought it would be. Author Folake Taylor, also an Internal Medical Doctor; takes readers on a private journey, hailing her experiences as a Nigerian/English transplant. Folake expounds on controversial social, racial, and economical differences, in a diplomatic and informative matter.

Never let it be said that only pain can bring forth wonderful inspirational writings. Happiness is just as powerful, if not motivational!

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Sep 07, 2010 Myne Whitman rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I took my time reading this one because there were so many gems contained in it. Folake Taylor wrote this book in a bright and cheerful conversational manner that makes it a breeze to read. Topics covered include life principles, juggling work, family and motherhood, a chapter for single ladies, nutrition, exercise and weight, the importance of exposure to various cultures other than our own, all sampled from her own life and her work as an MD. She does not shy away from addressing the topical i ...more

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