The Measure of Our Success: How Do I Measure Up?
I very recently came across Marian Wright Edelman's book, The Measure of Our Success, while reorganizing my bookshelves at home. I had forgotten this treasure that I had read some years ago. When I found it, I sat down and re-read it on the spot. It is a short book, just shy of 100 pages. It so inspired me (again), that I thought I'd discuss it here. I encourage you to read it yourself, though, the messages are timeless and even more relevant now.
Marian Wright Edelman has spent her life advocating for children. The mother of three, Wright-Edelman is an inspiration as a woman who has achieved it all. Though she does not view herself as a Superwoman and strongly disagrees with Superwomanhood as a goal, ("Superwoman simply died of exhaustion."), Edelman has an impressive list of accomplishments. She, a graduate of Spelman College and Yale Law School, was the first Black woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar. She founded the Children's Defense Fund, which under her leadership has become "the most powerful national force for children in this country", providing a voice for American children, who are the most victimized and least represented group in America.
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