{"product_id":"9781504331982","title":"Resilience in the Face of Adversity: A Suffolkian's Life Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn her revealing autobiography, Dr. Tolbert describes how she overcame the obstacles that threatened to derail her aspirations for a sound education and professional career. From humble beginnings—surrounded by dirt roads and segregated schools, left orphaned and penniless at an early age—she chose a path of hard work and diligent study that lifted her out of poverty, despair, and ignorance. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn an era of tense race relations, and despite numerous stumbling blocks, Dr. Tolbert rose to prominence as an African-American scientist, educator, and administrator—often in positions traditionally held by males. She eventually became: \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e• The first African-American female to serve as director of the nation’s New Brunswick Laboratory.  • The first African-American female appointed director of education at Argonne National Laboratory.  • The first female to serve as director of the Carver Research Foundation of Tuskegee Institute.  • One of six African-American senior executives at the National Science Foundation.  • The second African-American to graduate from Brown University with a doctorate in biochemistry.  • The first member of the Mayo family of Suffolk, Virginia, to earn a doctoral degree. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHer journey, however, was no “crystal stair.” In publishing her tale, Dr. Tolbert affirms our human ability to survive the unexpected, rally against adversity, and charge ahead on a path to personal accomplishment. She is a strong role model with an inspirational message for others struggling against overwhelming odds. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balboa Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172609638640,"sku":"9781504331982","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781504331982_p0.jpg?v=1763711210","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781504331982","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}