Do you have every reason, every excuse to fail? Do you focus more on your shortcomings than on your strengths? Do you have a big 'but'? Inside this book you'll find 15 stories of women from all walks of life who had every excuse to fail yet found a way to succeed. From the woman who was abused and battered to the young mother who fought to save her son's life...you'll find courage rise from weakness, confidence rise from uncertainty, success rise from failure. What about you? Do you have every excuse to fail? Do emotional barriers in your life keep you from realizing your dreams? Do you fear your past experiences will prevent you from reaching your greatest potential? Does success often seem unachievable? Do YOU have a big 'but'? Within these pages you'll find out how women from all walks of life found a life they love living despite their big 'but.' As you read, you'll find inspiration and a realization that you, too, can find the same success, the same victory, the same joy. Don't let your big 'but' get in the way of your success "Each of us can relate to the stories in this book-the temptations to fail and the excuses to justify those failures. Reading these inspirational messages give us courage to activate our faith and go for it anyway The more difficult the temptations and challenges, the greater the success " -Sheryl Roush, President / CEO, Sparkle Presentations, Inc. "There is no excuse for making excuses. If you want something new or different in your life, make changes to make it happen." -Jim Tudor, President, Tudor's Total Effect LLC