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This is such an amazing story. 'Age is not a barrier': Woman, 91, lands dream job in Silicon Valley (today.com)

While growing up during the Great Depression, Barbara Beskind was an inventor by necessity who hoped to become one...
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When I left 8th grade I wanted to go to a special girl's high school but my mother said no, that it was more important for my brother to have the opportunity to go to a special school. I know just how Beskind felt being told she couldn't go to engineering school.

I did get a chuckle out of her comment about not having any devices - if we didn't have devices, how would we know about her great opportunity and contribution!

Great article Angie. Very Inspirational! Thanks for sharing!

Yvonnie

I am 38 which is not that old but I still want to finish high school and maybe even go higher or go to a special school to learn a certain trade.