Many self-help books promise a magical leap from rags to riches, but this book is different.

Evelyn Cross went from being a homeless single mother to a professional woman steeped in success. Today, she owns a home, drives a new car, and has all the trappings of a put-together woman.

In this book, she emphasizes the value of hard work, noting that we're not all born with a special gift-and we're not all destined to become celebrities, sports heroes, or business tycoons. With hard work, however, you can:

. make the most of the cards you're dealt;

. create a plan to achieve goals;

. identify the work you want to do;

. spend your money wisely.

You can act today to overcome obstacles and live a happy, healthy productive life. You can be a success!

Make smart decisions, stop feeling sorry for yourself, and walk down a path that leads to success with the wisdom in Pull Yourself Up by Your Bootstraps.