Winners Don't Quit: Today They Call Me Doctor

I became aware of Dr. McCauley-Bell when I logged on to a seminar that was hosted by Society of Women Engineers. The course title was Decision Making Under Uncertainty and it discussed a five step plan for personal success: Goal setting, Planning, Good association and believing in yourself. At first it seemed a typical seminar, but there was something about the presenter that was different. Dr. McCauley-Bell has a unique personality and a generosity of spirit that is refreshing and different. Winners Don't Quit: Today They Call Me Doctor is the autobiography of a African-American woman, who obtains her doctorate with immense blood, sweat, and tears. It is divided into chapters dealing with different periods of McCauley-Bell's life beginning with her teenage pregnancy and roughly following the course of her life through to graduate school. In the book there is a notable emphasis on the relationship between her mother and herself. The tension of the book was always centered within the strength of these two women, who saw life in very different ways. Winners Don't Quit is an engaging biography. I think it would make a great introduction to a leadership and self-esteem training session for young women. I felt inspired after I completed the book. The first thing I did was to loan the book to an exceptional young acquaintance. There is a saying that a person who pursues a difficult goal wins twice, once for the lessons learned in the attempt and again when the goal is achieved. There is a spiritual by Charles A. Tindley called Nothing Between. For more on Tindley see Charles Albert Tindley, prince of preachers. There is a part that I think can be related to the tone of the book. "Nothing between, e'en many hard trials/Though the whole world against me convene / Watching with prayer and much self-denial/Triumph at last,with nothing between" If you enjoyed The Power of Positive Thinking then you'll love Winners Don't Quit. The book was difficult to put down and even more difficult to forget.

Pamela McCauley Bell takes you on a journey through her life from being a high school cheerleader & mother, to being a part time student with a goal of completing her college education. Dr. Bell knew early in her life what she wanted. She went from being a struggling teen mom on welfare to being a married young lady with a degree. Pamela had to deal with a abusive husband who only wanted to control her after enduring the situation for a while Dr. Bell finally realize what she had to do to keep her and her daughter safe and happy. Pamela maintains her goal of obtaining her bachelor's degree and believes that there is no more to her education. When questioned about going to graduate school, the wheels in her head begin to turn helping her formulate a plan. The one thing that Pamela McCauley Bell never forgot was success no matter how down she felt. Dr. Pamela McCauley Bell tells an interesting story about her early life and how she succeeded to gain her success. The book is an excellent read reaching out to everyone letting them know through tough times there's always a way to fix it. All you have to do is rethink your situation, focus, and try again. The book is truly inspiring and it reminds you to drive on.

As an Engineering student I was definately able to relate to the challenges and difficulty that Dr. McCauley-Bell spoke about in her book. It was refreshing and encouraging to read about her triumphs and successes, and that she too is just like me. Thank you for writing this book. I was lost and confused about what direction I wanted to take my career and my life, and after reading this book I feel that I have a renewed sense of purpose. You are truly God-sent. It was a pleasure meeting you at the NSBE convention in Dallas. I wish you all of the success and happiness that is sure to come your way!!!!!!May God continue to Bless you and your family!!!!!!!!!

Dr. McCauley-Bell overcame numerous hardships to achieve her goals. She's uplifting and motivational. It's difficult to persevere over one or two hurdles, but Dr. McCauley-Bell had more than her share. She certainly deserves the successes she's been able to achieve. Her story is well written. It was wonderful to see her growth as a Christian from a young person to a mature adult. It was also especially noteworthy to realize the depths of her soul, which she needed to lay bare for the world in order to achieve her goal of sharing with and encouraging others. She's fearless. In a day and age when role-models are typically not worthy of the title, Dr. McCauley-Bell is a breath of fresh air. Her central message of believing in your dreams and not quitting is an important one, particularly in this day and age.