Publishers Weekly
04/05/2021
Cosgrove offers inspiration and wisdom in her moving debut, an account of overcoming hardship and succeeding both personally and professionally. Cosgrove’s hope is to show readers that painful experiences do not determine one’s future, and to that end she outlines her childhood trauma: born “the child of a mentally handicapped mother and an unknown rapist,” she was ostracized by classmates and her own extended family. Much of her focus is on what she learned from her career as she rose through the ranks at an insurance and financial services company among personal tumults. Cosgrove offers plenty of advice: on the personal level, she encourages readers to seek professional help when life becomes overwhelming and write out a list of their personal strengths. As for the workplace, she advises that knowing when it’s time to leave a job is valuable, even if doing so is difficult. Throughout, tere’s no shortage of motivation: “The worst of circumstances and events in our lives can actually make us better, stronger, more confident,” she writes. Cosgrove’s story will resonate with readers looking for tips on conquering whatever obstacles they encounter. (Mar.)
From the Publisher
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“The best thing about Greater Fortune is that it's written by a true inspiration to me. Marie Cosgrove knows what it's like to fail, over and over, and to get back up every time. Her book is more than just an inspiring read: it's a gift to the rest of us to be able to learn from her incredible experiences.”
—Nick Vujicic, evangelist, motivational speaker, and New York Times bestselling author
“Marie Cosgrove embodies all the elements of a superhero. Her super powers are faith and relentlessness. She shows you the true meaning of allowing nothing or no one to stop you from living your best life. Marie’s journey is one that will make you laugh, cry, appreciate the small things in life, and recognize that anything is possible when you hold on.”
—Les Brown, international motivational speaker
“So many career guides make grand promises about the advice within, while glossing over the fact that we all have unique disadvantages, challenges, and hardships. What sets Greater Fortune apart is that Marie Cosgrove embraces these things as part of the journey, genuinely wanting to help EVERY reader succeed. In the pages of her book, you’ll find the best mentor you've ever had.”
—Mirela Sula, founder of Global Woman Magazine
“Marie Cosgrove has mapped out the path it took me years of personal and professional pain and heartache to discover for myself. With this book as my guide, much of that pain would have been avoided and my own path to success and happiness would have been much shorter.”
—Barbara Allen, head writer for American Snippets
“Greater Fortune reveals the power and unwavering nature of the human spirit in its quest for survival and success. Not only is this book unputdownable but it sheds light on the journey rather than the destination, peeling back the curtain on what it means to keep going to get to where you want to be.”
—Dr. Michele Di Blasi, cardiologist
“Greater Fortune will motivate you and set workable guidelines and goals on how to be successful in one's personal and professional life. Marie Cosgrove shares her personal experiences of fighting the odds and finding success in a male-dominated industry . . . She will help you discover true values and unique individual talents.”
—William R. Martin, MD, diagnostic and interventional radiologist
“Marie Cosgrove knows firsthand what it's like to be born unwanted, grow up disadvantaged, be a single mom, survive an abusive marriage, and be fired. Never giving up—she turned everything around even to the point of buying the company that got rid of her. Greater Fortune shines a light on the path to lasting success.”
—Mark Mackie, MA, JD, attorney at law for The Mackie Law Firm, PLLC and writer for RealClearPolitics
“Marie Cosgrove provides a compelling personal narrative as a demonstration of how the worst moments of one’s lifetime can create the greatest foundations for personal growth—if only one chooses for it to be so . . . The advice she provides is clear, hard-earned, and true.”
—Andrew K. Meade, Esq, attorney at law for Meade & Neese LLP
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""Exceptionally well-written and thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, Greater Fortune is an extraordinary and invaluable read for aspiring entrepreneurs, business managers, and anyone having to deal with the general public as a part of their work day."
—Midwest Book Review
"The best thing about Greater Fortune is that it's written by a true inspiration to me. Marie Cosgrove knows what it's like to fail, over and over, and to get back up every time. Her book is more than just an inspiring read: it's a gift to the rest of us to be able to learn from her incredible experiences."
—Nick Vujicic, evangelist, motivational speaker, and New York Times bestselling author
"Marie Cosgrove embodies all the elements of a superhero. Her super powers are faith and relentlessness. She shows you the true meaning of allowing nothing or no one to stop you from living your best life. Marie's journey is one that will make you laugh, cry, appreciate the small things in life, and recognize that anything is possible when you hold on."
—Les Brown, international motivational speaker
"So many career guides make grand promises about the advice within, while glossing over the fact that we all have unique disadvantages, challenges, and hardships. What sets Greater Fortune apart is that Marie Cosgrove embraces these things as part of the journey, genuinely wanting to help EVERY reader succeed."
—Mirela Sula, founder of Global Woman Magazine
"Marie Cosgrove has mapped out the path it took me years of personal and professional pain and heartache to discover for myself. With this book as my guide, much of that pain would have been avoided and my own path to success and happiness would have been much shorter."
—Barbara Allen, head writer for American Snippets
"Greater Fortune reveals the power and unwavering nature of the human spirit in its quest for survival and success. Not only is this book unputdownable but it sheds light on the journey rather than the destination, peeling back the curtain on what it means to keep going to get to where you want to be. An absolute must read for anyone navigating their own journey to success and a helpful companion to remind you that you are not alone on the path."
—Dr. Michele Di Blasi, cardiologist
"An inspiring new book, Greater Fortune will motivate you and set workable guidelines and goals on how to be successful in one's personal and professional life. Marie Cosgrove shares her personal experiences of fighting the odds and finding success in a male-dominated industry . . . She will help you discover true values and unique individual talents in you that has not been known by you up-to-date. Her Greater Fortune is not a fantasy but a well perceived, logical strategy to achieve personal happiness and success."
—William R. Martin, MD, diagnostic and interventional radiologist
"If at times the challenges of livelihood and life overwhelm you, or if you are not sure your situation is what 'success' should look like, open this book. Marie Cosgrove knows firsthand what it's like to be born unwanted, grow up disadvantaged, be a single mom, survive an abusive marriage, and be fired. Never giving up—she turned everything around even to the point of buying the company that got rid of her. Greater Fortune shines a light on the path to lasting success."
—Mark Mackie, MA, JD, attorney at law for The Mackie Law Firm, PLLC and writer for RealClearPolitics
"Marie Cosgrove provides a compelling personal narrative as a demonstration of how the worst moments of one's lifetime can create the greatest foundations for personal growth—if only one chooses for it to be so. It is not trite to say that ‘iron sharpens iron' but it is truly Marie's persistence that determines her success. At each crossroad, she chooses not to fail. Her choices cemented the principles in this book. They are principles anyone, in any situation and born of any circumstance, can choose to use."
—Andrew K. Meade, Esq, attorney at law for Meade & Neese LLP"
