Lauren joined Hearst Magazines from TV Guide magazine, where she was the director of consumer marketing and promotions and created the first-ever newsstand promotion in the United States with a CD on the cover. Ruotolo's first-person essay, 'Get Shorty, ' which shared her philosophies on living with the rare genetic disorder McCune-Albright syndrome, was published in Marie Claire magazine in and was one of the most responded-to articles in the magazine's history. Ruotolo is on the advisory board of GlamourGals Foundation, Inc.
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Unstoppable in Stilettos Author: October 1, Publisher: Standing 4 feet 2 inches tall in flats which she would never be caught dead in, anyway , Lauren Ruotolo has s Title: Standing 4 feet 2 inches tall in flats which she would never be caught dead in, anyway , Lauren Ruotolo has spent her thirty-four-ish years seeing the world from a unique angle—upward facing. In Unstoppable in Stilettos, Lauren offers you 'Lauren's Lessons,' in which she shares her hard-earned wisdom and life experiences to offer you a unique brand of life philosophies that you can apply to any of the rights of passages you may be experiencing as a Twenty-first Century Woman, including: Lauren Ruotolo's Unstoppable in Stilettos is an inspirational combination memoir and self help book.
Throughout she gives very good, helpful and practical advice which comes from her experiences in life. Ruotolo's would be called accomplished even if she wasn't disabled, and the obstacles she is continually overcoming are substantial and nothing to be scoffed at. I have the very same rare bone disease as Ms. Ruotolo, namely, McCune-Albright's Syndrome.
It's this commonality that gives me a somewhat unique perspective when reviewing this book. I have great admiration for all that Lauren has done, "making it" in her chosen field of entertainment.
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Her charismatic attitude is an "in your face" tsunami. She refuses to be put down or held back. The fact that she doesn't care if people are put off by her demeanor and determination is a big part of her charm and an even bigger reason for her successes. From a young age, Ms. Ruotolo was determined not to be labeled as disabled and to not "give in" to the disease. She shunned a wheelchair despite the advice of doctors, who were advocating a policy of "better safe than sorry". She worked with a physical therapist to strengthen her muscles in the hopes this would help her bones. Her parents supported her and helped her make these difficult choices which turned out for the best.
Ruotolo learned from her mom and dad to question doctors, to stand up for herself when someone said she couldn't do something and most important of all, to persevere. Although our lives have taken divergent paths, I can relate to many of the challenges Ms.
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Ruotolo faced to get where she is. McCune-Albright's is extremely rare as Ms. Currently, very little is known about it. Even less thirty years ago, making treatment a guessing game for doctors. The disease varies greatly person to person and, combined with its rarity according to wrongdiagnosis.
Ruotolo, I feel the stares of people on the streets. I experienced the hardships of getting a job and I've known the prejudices of ignorant adults children, interestingly, are rarely a problem! It would only be natural that I found the memoir aspect of Unstoppable in Stilettos fascinating, having known only a few people with McCune-Albrights, and enjoyed reading about Lauren Ms. And, if I'm honest and try to remove my personal connection with the author, I think most people would feel that sense of interest and shared triumph reading about her life.
In other words, you don't have to be disabled to enjoy the book and connect with Lauren's overcoming obstacle after obstacle.
Unstoppable in Stilettos: A Girl's Guide to Living Tall in a Small World by Lauren Ruotolo
Unforgettable in Stilettos is filled with interesting, entertaining anecdotes and plenty of helpful advice. Ruotolo's experiences in life and the obstacles she's faced have taught her many optimal lessons about living life that she wants to pass on to others. She offers great advice on a variety of situations most of us encounter. Ruotolo doesn't say so, I think it's important to note that although her obstacles are numerous and major, they are no more important than the challenges others confront. In other words, the degree of difficulty anyone faces is relative to them.
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Whether you are facing the loss of a job, a break-up or life-threatening surgery, Ms. Ruotolo's positive points are applicable and very helpful. Ruotolo's voice is positive and upbeat throughout the book. But I had some difficulty with her writing style. It's a bit choppy and opaque at times, making it hard to follow or understand points she's trying to convey at various places in the book.
Take this sentence, for example: Ruotolo is so excited to offer guidance on living life the best way possible that her words become jumbled and her ideas somewhat confusing. Nevertheless, her energy is infectious and she shares some invaluable lessons. I also found Ms. Ruotolo's advice hampered by two kinds of contradictions throughout the book which often left me confused.
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The first kind are specific examples. Ruotolo talks about "identifying someone as 'something' or placing them in a group category that reeks of judgment and hypocrisy", but then, in at least two instances, she herself is guilty of applying labels to others. One is in connection with a doctor whom she labels based solely on his looks: Ruotolo, expecting someone more like Brad Pitt riding in on a stallion, thinks the young, small black man is an intern.
But he is the top neurosurgeon.. Another is regarding a man with a limp who approaches and speaks to Ms. Ruotolo as she's walking with friends while on vacation in St. Ruotolo calls him "homeless", which is every bit as much a label as "disabled" The second kind is a contradiction that pervades the whole book. In the introduction, Ms. Ruotolo claims she is not pretending to be an expert on how to live.
However, in countless instances she claims she "knows she's being a role model" while authoritatively dispensing advice in and at the end of every chapter. I found this lack of self awareness unsettling and it tends to undermine her integrity. Ruotolo wants people to see and remember her for her personality and her shining inner qualities and not because she is a disabled, short girl with a big voice. I feel safe in saying we can all understand and relate to this. I know I can! But I was a little disappointed that she seemed so anxious to dismiss or 'hide" that she is handicapped with McCune-Albright's Syndrome.
Hence the insistence on wearing heels and shunning a wheelchair, health consequences and comfort be damned. To me, it's a difference to be celebrated. I've had too many days when "why me? Instead of accepting the diagnosis, she spat in its face and has lived a successful and driven life that would make any 'normal' person seem lame.
She recently helped produce E! Ruotolo's first-person essay "Get Shorty," which shared her philosophies on living with the rare genetic disorder McCune-Albright syndrome, was published in Marie Claire magazine in , and was one of the most-responded to articles in Marie Claire. Visit Lauren on Facebook, follow her on Twitter laurenjaenyc , or log onto www.
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Standing 4 feet 2 inches tall in flats which she would never be caught dead in, anyway , Lauren Ruotolo has spent her thirty-four-ish years seeing the world from a unique angle--upward facing. Lauren was born with McCune-Albright syndrome, a mysterious and rare genetic disease that researchers say occurs in anywhere between 1 in , and 1 in 1 million people.
Some people with the condition tend to go the wheelchair route, but that was never a road Lauren wanted to travel. Her preferred method of transportation, instead, includes stiletto heels. Lauren has avoided the label of 'disabled' through uniquely discovering who she really is, and now you, too, can learn the secrets to living life in a big way. In Unstoppable in Stilettos, Lauren offers you 'Lauren's Lessons, ' in which she shares her hard-earned wisdom and life experiences to offer you a unique brand of life philosophies that you can apply to any of the rights of passages you may be experiencing as a Twenty-first Century Woman, including: Navigating social pressures Avoiding the label game Overcoming insecurities Combating career confusion Turning rejection and obstacles into triumph Dealing with toxic people Discovering true self-expression and so much more.
With Unstoppable in Stilettos you will have the tools to carve out your own path to self-confidence, success, and individualism. Lauren Ruotolo is the director of entertainment promotions at Hearst Magazines in New York City, where she is responsible for developing strategic key partnerships with television and cable networks, music labels, and movie studios. Lauren joined Hearst Magazines from TV Guide magazine, where she was the director of consumer marketing and promotions and created the first-ever newsstand promotion in the United States with a CD on the cover.
Ruotolo's first-person essay, 'Get Shorty, ' which shared her philosophies on living with the rare genetic disorder McCune-Albright syndrome, was published in Marie Claire magazine in and was one of the most responded-to articles in the magazine's history. Ruotolo is on the advisory board of GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. Visit Lauren on Facebook, follow her on Twitter Laurenjaenyc , or log on to www.
The word "no" or "can't" does not exist in her vocabulary. I have not finished it yet, but it is easy to read. She has a rare disorder that she refused to stop her from conquering her dreams. She should be admired and applauded. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Besides also having FD, Lauren gave wise advice on being a woman and taking control of your life. I am so inspired by this book and think it is an important book for every woman to read.
One person found this helpful. I read this book in one sitting because it is the most amazing,honest,uplifting,mindblowing book I have ever read. Lauren is person who has a true gift to teach anyone who reads her book and realizes what a gift she has given us, the reader, a look into her heart and mind. Never again can the reader say I cannot achieve my goals because If you have the good sense to know that you can and get up and stop your pity party you can knock the world on it's BUTT! I could not wait to get my book and when it arrived I sat down and read it! I have the same medical condition as Lauren and her unstoppable attitude and outlook on life is so inspiring!
Lauren shows how life does go on, no matter what the challenges may be!! Lauren's lessons are on point! What a great read; such a pleasure to see life through Lauren's writing and "Oh so matter of fact" point of view!! I recommend this book to everyone who finds themselves complaining about nothing all the time and needs a good kick in the keister to stop.
Sit back and enjoy!! Oh don't forget to wear your best shoes for the ride: A great gift to any girl making her way in the world! Was a big hit as party favor at a "you go-girl" event - sadly minus the pair of Louboutins! Book was great - couldn't put it down once I started reading it It helped me so much at a meeting presentation when I was nervous Lauren is an inspiration.
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