What People are Saying

"An uplifting and beautifully written exploration of the influence of mentoring on individual lives and on the history of humankind."

• Jay Winsten, Ph.D., Director, Harvard University Mentoring Project
  Associate Dean, Harvard School of Public Health

"This book shows clearly that mentoring is the single most important way we can contribute or give back to our companies, our communities, our world. Each of these people did what all of us must do: With each step up the ladder of success, drop down the ladder for those who come behind."

• Pat Mitchell, President and CEO, Museum of Television and Radio

"Valuable lessons throughout for those of us who yearn to achieve and for those among us who are talented enough to teach. A true mentor never resents that the student surpasses the master but rejoices in the accomplishments of the individuals they inspire."

• James Sinegal, President and CEO, Costco Wholesale

"Without George Wythe, would there have been a Thomas Jefferson? Wythe did more than teach Jefferson law. He shaped his political philosophy and character. Greatness is a shared achievement, yet those who inspire others often remain in the shadows. Thanks to the authors for bringing to light these remarkable relationships and their impact on American society."

• Eleanor Clift, Contributing Editor, Newsweek

"The true magic of life lies in it linkages - relationships between people which have the power to change the world. The authors have captured many of these wonderful stories of mentorship, proving that greatness most often happens not by chance but by the thoughtful caring of one person for another."

• Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chair and CEO, Carlson Companies

"Because You Believed in Me captures the essence of mentorship... Marcia A. McMullen and Patricia M. Miller illustrate the beauty and value of mentorship through the lives of an intriguing collection of people."

• Anne Sweeney, President, Disney Channel Worldwide
  President, ABC Cable Networks Group