This is about women of various ages, races, and religions who did not let
the job be just a job. Each with a cause and a tenaciousness, many
battled social pressures, serious handicaps, and self-doubts to pursue
a wide range of community and professional successes and breakthroughs.

Rich in creative ideas for individuals to initiate - for business, youth, education, community service, cultural change, and global survival.

Introduces the idea of initiating a local "Hall of Fame" to recognize
adults and youth of courage and excellence, and their places in history.

Inspiring role models for girls and women, men and boys, interested in a life of meaning.

"PORTRAITS OF DEDICATION assures that the unique contributions of
women will be indelibly etched in the historical record. The book
deserves a place in every library, every home and every heart."
  - Congressman Anna G. Eshoo