Let's go to the Opera
My friend Sheila Johnson, author of the essential autobiography Walk Through Fire, is one of my favorite people. Her story on the page moved me deeply- most of us endure the struggles of life, but few of us are able to write about them to illuminate a path forward for others. Her autobiography is a guidebook for all women who work hard and love deeply. I found Sheila’s life story inspiring, surprising and essential reading for all women who navigate work, love, motherhood and marriage. Sheila has a lot to say, her achievements in business are monumental, but her story begins with a violin. Classically trained, with the determined heart of a musician, who earned a seat in the orchestra and took the mastery of her instrument seriously, play through in the themes of Sheila’s life. So, when she called and invited me to the opera, I put on my sequins and joined her.
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