"Marilyn is an amazing page-turner of a biography about a remarkable woman that will enlighten young women-and men-who aspire to senior positions in corporate America. An extraordinary storyteller, Dick Martin has created an important addition to public relations literature." -Ron Culp, professional director of the graduate PR and advertising; program at DePaul University " . A thrilling and transformational journey into the life of one of the most powerful, unsung trusted advisors of our time. I finished the book inspired and with a deeper appreciation for all she achieved on behalf of women in business. This book is relevant today for any woman, at any age, in any profession." -Cheryl Procter-Rogers, APR, Fellow, PCC; senior public relations consultant and executive coach "One of the closest insider views ever written of the essential role public relations plays in a large organization. An important read for everyone in the field-men and women-especially those just starting careers in public relations.

Martin's recounting of crises Marilyn faced is done in gripping detail. There is much to be learned from his important book." -Bill Nielsen, former corporate vice president of Public Affairs, Johnson & Johnson "Martin's description of how Marilyn handled reputational crises, complex situations, sudden reversals, self-inflicted wounds, prickly personalities, conflicting stakeholder interests, and uncooperative leaders, should be required reading for anyone aspiring to hold a similar corporate role. Martin has done a fine job of showing us the qualities that enabled her to be the first breakthrough female corporate communications leader with the authenticity only an insider can deliver." -John Onoda, senior corporate counselor, Gagen MacDonald "Those in search of lessons in leadership have hit the jackpot. This book offers a treasure trove of insights-in leadership, diversity, inclusion and representation, and crisis communications. I'm better for the read." -Del Galloway, APR, Fellow PRSA; former AT&T executive; vice president, communications, Wells Fargo "Martin offers a deeply researched, engaging account of Marilyn Laurie's rise to upper management in the context of events with global implications-from the first Earth Day to AT&T's divestiture of the Bell operating companies.

I gained a better understanding of Laurie, of women in public relations history, and the role of public relations in corporate America. -Karen Miller Russell, associate professor, Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia "Martin has written a riveting book that shows us the backbreaking and heartbreaking work it took for Marilyn to achieve the pinnacle of our profession. She was fearless, outspoken, demanding, intense, a critical thinker, totally trustworthy, and not thin skinned when experiencing gender discrimination." -Patrice Tanaka, founder & Chief Joy Officer, Joyful Planet LLC "Dick Martin brilliantly captures the energy, spirit, and quest for change that embodied Marilyn's life in public relations. Marilyn was a PR leader at a time when few women carried a senior title. [She was] deeply rooted in purpose and passion, change agentry and business problem-solving. Whether you're in the field of PR or not, Martin writes a must-read book that draws you in from page one, and keeps your attention the whole way through.

I kept saying to myself as I read the chapters, 'I wish I had met Marilyn.'" -Deirdre Breakenridge, author, and CEO of Pure Performance.