The only woman in Forbes’ Greatest Business Stories of All Time and the first woman to chair a company on the New York Stock Exchange, this is the first biography of Mary Kay Wagner.
Enthralling ... Gavenas is a stylish writer with a knack for spotting telling details. The bewigged and bejeweled Mary Kay, forever spouting aphorisms,...is a vivid presence in these pages, even if her inner life can be difficult to fathom ... While the author acknowledges the distinction between the accounts of a few high-flying sellers and the reality of what most consultants earn, her generous account prefers to see the story of Mary Kay through pink-colored glasses.
Who was this wonder-worker? To find out, Mary Lisa Gavenas had to clear away a lot of debris ... She spoke to millions of women with an almost telepathic intuition, and in sales she found, bizarrely, a celebration of life.
Fascinating ... This title is comprehensive, updated through 2023, when Mary Kay’s grandson became president and CEO of the still-thriving company. Plenty of colorful details boost the compelling narrative, and readers will certainly enjoy the brisk pace and playful tone of the book. Well-written and thoroughly researched, this title is recommended for business collections.
