Powerful Inspirations: Eight Lessons
that Will Change Your Life by Kathy
Ireland
Surprisingly Good
Kathy Ireland first gained recognition as a supermodel, but today she is
respected for her design talents and business acumen as CEO and Chief
Designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide. Ireland, independent and strong-
minded, has an entrepreneurial drive coupled with the desire to break free
of the skewed standards of the modeling business, that gave her the
impetus she needed to start her own company. Her billion-dollar business
began with a line of socks, then apparel, and today it extends into home
furnishings, flooring, and accessories designed for women like herself —
busy moms whose top priority is taking care of their families. She also
dedicates her energy to a wide range of nonprofit organizations, many of
them dedicated to improving the lives of women and children.

Powerful Inspirations reveals the sources of Kathy’s strengths and
enthusiasm, through insightful lessons that form a life-changing plan for
her readers. In sharing her plan, Ireland also tells stories from her life,
describing her close-knit family, the work ethic her parents taught her, and
the sense of compassion they instilled in her. She offers an intimate
portrait of her inner life and her spiritual growth, writing movingly of the
support and comfort she has found in the Bible and other Christian
teachings. She writes movingly of her failures and the lessons she’s
learned while triumphing over them. Kathy’s account of her journey from
the beaches of Santa Barbara to the boardroom, from supermodel to
successful businesswoman provides readers the inspiration and
encouragement to create a rich and rewarding life for themselves.
From the Hardcover edition.
Personal Review: Powerful Inspirations: Eight Lessons that Will
Change Your Life by Kathy Ireland
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but someone recommended it
to me, and I bought it for less than $1. To be honest, I was wondering
what a short, relatively plain woman would have to learn from a successful
model/businesswoman. Still, I respected her for being a Christian in an
industry where Christians aren't exactly plentiful. Worth a shot, right?
It's well-written, probably a combination of Ireland and her co-author. As
she tells her story, I find myself identifying with her. Me, a 37 yo SAHM,
identifying with a woman of Ireland's ilk. She makes you realize that, no
matter who we are or God's place for us in this lifetime, we are all God's
children and equal in His sight. These chapters are good lessons for
reminding us some essential truths about Christianity, reminding me of
some of the basics--faith, selflessness, family, and that God is always
faithful, always there for us.
This book is a very good read, a good tool for
nurturing/reinvigorating/starting your faith.
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