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Product Description In Dare to Be the Change, Annella Metoyer courageously shares the details of her life’s challenges, her family’s dedication to positive change as well as offers hope for readers through her struggles and accomplishments. Starting with the integration of her small town public school, she encounters a life-changing experience that sets her on a path of “being the change.” Not only did Annella face the challenges when women were not the voice in the room, but she also did so as a person of color. From coworkers to disgruntled customers discrimination, she lived the evolution of attitudes. With each adversity, she became more determined to take the challenge and turn it into an advantage. Annella Metoyer was blessed to experience many firsts: From being the first person of color employed by a local bank to ultimately becoming the City President for a large corporate bank. Then after an unexpected turn, she transitioned from employee to entrepreneur. As you read the story, you will rejoice in the strength that Annella finds to make this world a better place. Review 5 Stars - Congratulations on your 5-star review! Reviewed By Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite Dare to be the Change by Annella Metoyer is an inspiring memoir with powerful lessons, a book that explores one of the most important realities we will always encounter -- change. What happens when we meet with adversity, when we face challenges, when life seems to stand against us? We can either become reactive or we can take control and full responsibility for what happens to us. In this book, Annella Metoyer shares her journey with readers and shows what set her on a journey of utter transformation. The author shares how being black and female was enough cause for discrimination, but instead of becoming discouraged by the reality in her world, she chose to become the architect of the change she wanted to see around her, challenging the status quo and focusing on staying positive. The results of her choice to become the change she wanted to see around her are astounding -- she became the first colored girl to be a cheerleader, the first colored woman to gain employment in a local bank, and the first colored woman to become City President for a major bank. I loved this book -- it is insightful, delightful, and filled with wisdom. We encounter a woman who chose to see opportunities for growth in every adversity instead of becoming discouraged and spiteful. The book strongly conveys the influence we can have in the world and on others once we choose to face life with a positive attitude. The author's attitude towards change becomes one of the biggest lessons of this book and it conveys the message that we can change our world by changing our perspective and by choosing not to act the way others will expect us to act in trying circumstances. It is a book filled with lessons on taking the lead in life, for how can we influence and inspire change in others if we can't lead ourselves effectively? Dare to be the Change is a great achievement, a motivational book that is enriched by anecdotes and real life experiences of the author. Written in a style that is friendly and accessible, this book is deeply moving, surprisingly engaging, and filled with life-changing lessons. There is a hidden gem in it for every reader. In " Dare to Be the Change ," Annella Metoyer offers a candid, unique perspective on how the unavoidable changes in life can refine a person's character or destroy it. Her father's sage question during her childhood difficulties, "If you don't do it, who will?" formed an early fortification and guide throughout her life. Her encouraging story is one of resilience and determination. Her personal struggle to find meaning in life after an involuntary end to her amazing forty-year career as a banking executive will resonate with many readers and leaders! Readers will find solace in knowing they are not alone and discover new o
