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“From the bliss of High Chairs to the myth of Queen Anne Chairs this single mother of one skillfully takes us through activity and adventure, fear and triumph by having us sit in the chairs of many and glean from their experiences. This collection of columns, essays and articles will inspire some, encourage others and open the eyes of those who will see that we find our identity through the struggles of life. But life is worth the struggle when you learn to live it to the fullest whatever is going on at the time and whatever chair we find ourselves sitting in. Our significance is not in the chair but in the way we win the game, Musical Chairs.” -- Dr. Thelma Wells, D.D., president – A Woman of God Ministries, Dallas, Texas, and professor – Master’s International School of Divinity, Evansville, Fla.
“Cheers and tears. You'll have both when you read this collection of essays by Sharon Egiebor. With insight and humor, Egiebor takes what seems like ordinary events and gives us extraordinary lessons in how to cope with family, friends and the trials that so easily beset us. The impact in these stories is heightened because Egiebor in a language that is both elegant and graceful finds the universal in the individual. Whether it's the single mother lamenting the loss of her personal “space;” the American tourist in China who finds instant connections in the singing of an old Texas folk song; or the downsized worker who must marshal the strength to begin again, there is a story here for us all. Thank you, Ms. Egiebor, for sharing your heart and for touching ours.” --- Ervin Dyer, Pittsburgh-based writer and editor and president of the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, a regional chapter of NABJ
“Musical Chairs gives you that swift kick in the pants you need when you realize you’ve been sitting on the sidelines of your life too long. If you’re looking for insights into reinventing, rebranding or retooling your brand, get in line. This buffet is too good to pass up.” – Fran Harris, television host, speaker, life coach and former professional basketball player
“Sharon Egiebor writes from her depth and wealth of personal experience. While she worked at rebranding her career, she maintained her sense of humor, which shows even in serious chapters such as ‘The Friendly Mortician,’ where she quips, ‘we buried well.’ Once more a writer steps forward to urge us to never question the value of our work. That's a tough assignment to address today, but honest work always has value. The answer is timeless.” -- Gemeral Berry, publisher, Our Texas Magazine
“Musical Chairs provides an intuitive understanding of the workplace that is transferable to many career experiences. It is a skillfully-crafted narrative with subtle insights that will not only help you understand change, but also prepare you for it.” -- Ira J. Hadnot, The Writing Life
“Few writers have the creative ability to tell stories and deliver messages in such a way that the reader just can’t put the work down. Sharon’s approach in writing this insightful series of essays and columns reflect the core of many single women’s lives. She engages the reader with story lines that tug at the heart and soul. Her experiences as a single mom resonate with other single moms and even others who are in touch with their journey of self discovery. This work is a delightful read of enlightenment for anyone seeking to understand life’s challenges of growth and development. The Musical Chairs of life and work change all the time and, our ability to effectively manage the moves determine the manner in which we cope with the changes.” -- Dr. Shirley Wesley King, PhD, LMSW; Co-Founder and Executive Director of Southwest Behavioral Systems, Inc. Dallas, Texas
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