Construction Tales: A Young Person's Guide to Accomplish Anything in Life

by Leslie Jasper, Nick Jasper (Illustrator), Jeanine Larkin (Editor)

Overview

This book is an edited version of my uncensored adult version of my book entitled, Construction Tales: Volume I: A Woman�s Journey to Become an Electrician. The book is geared as an inspiration for young teen readers who want to accomplish anything in life. As a woman, I entered a male dominated construction field almost 20 years ago to become an apprentice. I was not welcomed or embraced in the beginning. However, after some hard work, dedication, and sweat, I won some hardened construction workers over. I successfully demonstrated I was smart, strong, and ready to learn. Over a period of time, my co-workers made the exception and taught me the trade. Young readers should know that even the most difficult tasks can be accomplished with strength and determination.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149366873
Publisher:	Leslie M. Jasper
Publication date:	03/23/2014
Series:	Construction Tales , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	141
File size:	186 KB

About the Author

Leslie is a journeywoman electrician who works within Westchester County, New York, Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the five boroughs of New York City. Leslie has worked within the construction industry for the past 17 years. She is also an evening OSHA instructor/writing coach working part time for Empire College. Leslie recently graduated and received an MBA with honors at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. She lives with her two sons, Tom and Johnny, in Lake Carmel, New York. Leslie enjoys spending quality time with her sons such as snowboarding and visiting haunted houses throughout New England. She also enjoys cruise ship traveling around the world, renovating her home, and spending time lifting weights in the gym.

Editorial Reviews

From working in the construction industry for over 20 years, I know first hand how difficult it is for a women in this industry. Men in this field don't make it easy for women, and many don't recognize women as an equal in this line of work. As a business owner, I've hired women and know the difficulties Jasper faced proving herself. I was touched by her strength and endurance, not only in her work life, but personal as well. Jasper did a great job of pulling the reader in with

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