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“From the bliss of High Chairs to the myth of Queen Anne Chairs this single mother of one skillfully takes us through activity and adventure, fear and triumph by having us sit in the chairs of many and glean from their experiences. This collection of columns, essays and articles will inspire some, encourage others and open the eyes of those who will see that we find our identity through the struggles of life. But life is worth the struggle when you learn to live it to the fullest whatever is going on at the time and whatever chair we find ourselves sitting in. Our significance is not in the chair but in the way we win the game, Musical Chairs.” -- Dr. Thelma Wells, D.D., president – A Woman of God Ministries, Dallas, Texas, and professor – Master’s International School of Divinity, Evansville, Fla.

“Cheers and tears. You'll have both when you read this collection of essays by Sharon Egiebor. With insight and humor, Egiebor takes what seems like ordinary events and gives us extraordinary lessons in how to cope with family, friends and the trials that so easily beset us. The impact in these stories is heightened because Egiebor in a language that is both elegant and graceful finds the universal in the individual. Whether it's the single mother lamenting the loss of her personal “space;” the American tourist in China who finds instant connections in the singing of an old Texas folk song; or the downsized worker who must marshal the strength to begin again, there is a story here for us all. Thank you, Ms. Egiebor, for sharing your heart and for touching ours.” --- Ervin Dyer, Pittsburgh-based writer and editor and president of the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, a regional chapter of NABJ

“Musical Chairs gives you that swift kick in the pants you need when you realize you’ve been sitting on the sidelines of your life too long. If you’re looking for insights into reinventing, rebranding or retooling your brand, get in line. This buffet is too good to pass up.” Fran Harris, television host, speaker, life coach and former professional basketball player

“Sharon Egiebor writes from her depth and wealth of personal experience. While she worked at rebranding her career, she maintained her sense of humor, which shows even in serious chapters such as ‘The Friendly Mortician,’ where she quips, ‘we buried well.’ Once more a writer steps forward to urge us to never question the value of our work. That's a tough assignment to address today, but honest work always has value. The answer is timeless.” -- Gemeral Berry, publisher, Our Texas Magazine

“Musical Chairs provides an intuitive understanding of the workplace that is transferable to many career experiences. It is a skillfully-crafted narrative with subtle insights that will not only help you understand change, but also prepare you for it.” -- Ira J. Hadnot, The Writing Life

“Few writers have the creative ability to tell stories and deliver messages in such a way that the reader just can’t put the work down. Sharon’s approach in writing this insightful series of essays and columns reflect the core of many single women’s lives. She engages the reader with story lines that tug at the heart and soul. Her experiences as a single mom resonate with other single moms and even others who are in touch with their journey of self discovery. This work is a delightful read of enlightenment for anyone seeking to understand life’s challenges of growth and development. The Musical Chairs of life and work change all the time and, our ability to effectively manage the moves determine the manner in which we cope with the changes.” -- Dr. Shirley Wesley King, PhD, LMSW; Co-Founder and Executive Director of Southwest Behavioral Systems, Inc. Dallas, Texas


Cheryl Smith Review

 

Review
Musical Chairs - A Lesson in Personal Rebranding

By Sharon Egiebor
Reviewed by Cheryl Smith

When I heard about Musical Chairs -- A Lesson in Personal Rebranding, I became excited at the prospect of finally reading Sharon Egiebor’s collection of columns and essays. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of publishing her work and reading pieces in an assortment of publications.

A talented, award-winning journalist, Ms. Egiebor has a wonderful way of drawing a reader into her stories. She shares a major part of herself in her columns and the part that she shares adds depth and humor as well as purpose.

In Musical Chairs, she introduces us to some interesting people, including some of her family members. Whether she is talking about a trip to Bangkok or the passing of her father, she has a way of weaving a tale that is both enlightening and inspiring. Her writings add credence to the claim that everyone has an interesting story.

Using a trait she probably picked up from her mother, Ms. Egiebor creatively captivates her readers. She is a passionate writer and a great storyteller.

Ervin Dyer, president of the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, captures the essence of the author’s skillful delivery when he writes, “Egiebor takes what seems like ordinary events and gives us extraordinary lessons in how to cope with family, friends and the trials that so easily beset us.”

He also uses words like insight and humor when describing her stories. That’s because each piece is filled with emotion and scenarios that may either bring you to tears or cause you to burst into laughter. Then you’ll want to tweet, text call, or email and share what you read, because Ms. Egiebor’s words are sure to strike a nerve.

Readers will benefit from the life lessons that the author shares from years of writing for various publications including The Dallas Examiner, Dallas Family, Our Texas Magazine, The Dallas Morning News and The Dallas Weekly.

Tune in to Reporters Roundtable with Cheryl Smith for the weekly book review on Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. CST on KKDA-AM and www.blogtalkradio.com. She can be reached at cheryl@cherylsmithonline.com.