The Friend Who Got Away - Twenty Women's True Life Tales of Friendships that Blew Up, Burned Out or Faded Away

From Pigtails and Pinafores is Liz Hawkins' first published work. This is a project she and her mother Elsie Smith began in 1997, but allowed to fall by the wayside for eight years. However, they rededicated themselves to completing the book in 2005. The inspiration for the book title simply comes from the way her mother described how she and her sisters often wore their hair in two braids, which they referred to as pigtails, and wore dresses with sleeveless apron-like garments over them called pinafores.

This book is a delightful mix of humor, history and heart about a young girl growing up in the Florida gulf during 1930's Depression era and 1940's war era. It's also about family, love, caring and sharing. You will laugh, cry, and cry while laughing as Elsie shares her experiences about living with a number of relatives for the first ten years of her life, then living with her strict and domineering father until age 18.

It's conventional wisdom that Hollywood has no use for a woman over forty. So it's a good thing that Diahann Carroll—whose winning, sometimes controversial career breached racial barriers—is anything but conventional.

Here she shares her life story with an admirable candidness of someone who has seen and done it all. With wisdom that only aging gracefully can bestow, she talks frankly about her four marriages as well as the other significant relationships in her life, including her courtship with Sidney Poitier; racial politics in Hollywood and on Broadway; and the personal cost, particularly to her family, of being a pioneer. Carroll's storied history, blunt views, and notorious wit will be sure to entertain and inform.

Hugs Bible Reflections for Women is a moving collection of stories told by women who are not afraid to bare their souls and share their hard-earned life wisdom. Full of inspirational quotes, scripture, insightful tips, and biblical principles, this heartwarming book will strengthen the faith of those special women in your life.

Authors Nancy Vonk and Janet Kestin are seasoned creative directors and longtime creative partners. In Pick Me, these industry leaders answer your toughest ad career questions, like:

• Is advertising right for me?
• How do I build a killer portfolio?
• How do I get an interview with the elusive creative director?
• Should I accept an unpaid internship?
• How do I find the right partner?
• How do I beat creative block?
• How do I avoid burnout?

Plus, fourteen industry superstars share their insights and explain how they broke into the business. You'll hear from Bob Barrie, Rick Boyko, David Droga, Mark Fenske, Neil French, Sally Hogshead, Mike Hughes, Shane Hutton, Brian Millar, Tom Monahan, Chuck Porter, Bob Scarpelli, Chris Staples, and Lorraine Tao.