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Reviewed on May 22, 2020 | Nonfiction
Gr 1–5—Growing up in Norman, OK, young Elizabeth dreamed of becoming a teacher. Excelling at school and the debate team, she honed her skills in research and communication. Although she started college at 16 (having skipped the sixth grade), she finished her teaching degree by mail after getting married. While it seemed like things were on the right track, she lost her teaching job when her employer learned she was pregnant. She took this as an opportunity to pursue a law degree, which increased her passion to help others, espe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More